Chondropetalum Tectorum ('Cape Thatch') 15cm

This evergreen perennial from the southern Cape of South Africa forms dense clumps of round, dark green stems. The leaf joints are covered by dark brown sheaths which fall off in summer leaving an attractive dark band. Late in the season the stems arch gracefully from the weight of clusters of small brown flowers at the tips. Plant in full to partial sun. Once established, Cape rush is drought tolerant.