Thamnochortus spicigerus, Large Thatching Reed Size:3 qt; at nursery only Happiest in deep to part

Happiest in deep to part shade

For some reason

15-20 ft tall in 20 years

Fall color is reddish-maroon and persists late into winter

Mature size: 2' T (with flowers) x 3' W

Thamnochortus spicigerus, Large Thatching Reed Size:3 qt; at nursery only Happiest in deep to partSouth 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