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Chondropetalum tectorum

Cape Rush

Plant photo of: Chondropetalum tectorum
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Information by: Native Sons Nursery        Photographer: Janet Hunter/Sortomme

 

Description

Chondropetalum tectorum has 3-4 ft. tall stems that shoot out in all directions from the roots. Each stem has papery bracts connected to the endes that turn from tan to dark drown, then fall off. Chondropetalum can grow in marshes, in the ground with regular watering, or in drought conditions.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.