Rhodocoma capensis, Restio – Pb6.5

Also known as South African Restio. They are a fast growing reed-like perennial from South Africa. It has arching stems with fine foliage and it produces brown grass-like flower spikes in autumn. They grow to a height of about 2m and looks stunning in the back of boarders as year round colour. It prefers full sun with moist, acidic soils that is free-draining. Hardy to -7c.