Thamnochortus spicigerus, Large Thatching Reed Size:3 qt; at nursery only Protect from wind and drought

Protect from wind and drought

Happiest in deep to part shade

Lacey leaves

and keep in mind that plants are slow to emerge in late spring to early summer so do not despair

leathery leaves

Thamnochortus spicigerus, Large Thatching Reed Size:3 qt; at nursery only Protect from wind and droughtSouth African native found in the deep sands of the Western coast and Cape Flats. Tolerates alkaline or neutral soils. Restios are clump forming architectural plants that are interesting container specimens, this one is a giant tufting and unbranched species. Size: 6. 5 ft Tall x 3 13 ft Wide Minimum temperature: 20 F Photo attribution: Dinkum, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons