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Chondropetalum Elephantinum - Cape Rush (view source)
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, 09:49, 1 April 2009New page: __NOTOC__{{Plantbox | name = ''Chondropetalum Elephantinum'' <!--- replace LATINNAME with the actual latin name --> | common_names = Cape Rush <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, le...
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| name = ''Chondropetalum Elephantinum'' <!--- replace LATINNAME with the actual latin name -->
| common_names = Cape Rush <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank -->
| growth_habit = <!--- tree, shrub, herbaceous, vine, etc -->
| high = 90-150cm (3-5 feet) <!--- 1m (3 ft) -->
| wide = 12-180cm (4-6 feet)<!--- 65cm (25 inches) -->
| origin = South Africa <!--- Mexico, S America, S Europe, garden, etc -->
| poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous -->
| lifespan = <!--- perennial, annual, etc -->
| exposure = <!--- full sun, part-sun, semi-shade, shade, indoors, bright filtered (you may list more than 1) -->
| water = <!--- frequent, regular, moderate, drought tolerant, let dry then soak -->
| features = <!--- flowers, fragrance, fruit, naturalizes, invasive -->
| hardiness = <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 5°C (40°F), etc -->
| bloom = <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers -->
| usda_zones = <!--- eg. 8-11 -->
| sunset_zones = 8-10 <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available -->
| color = IndianRed
| image = Upload.png <!--- Freesia.jpg -->
| image_width = 240px <!--- leave as 240px if horizontal orientation photo, or change to 180px if vertical -->
| image_caption = <!--- eg. Cultivated freesias -->
| regnum = Plantae <!--- Kingdom -->
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| familia = Restionaceae <!--- Family -->
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Its stiff, arching foliage and unusual, dark brown flower heads add a dramatic accent to the rock or Mediterranean style garden. The dark brown sheaths at the joints drop off in summer leaving a dark band at each node. Late in the season the stems arch gracefully from the weight of clusters of small brown flowers at the tips. Male and female plants have remarkably similar flowers but the female flowers are held tighter and clustered toward the tip of the stems. Plant in full to part sun. It is drought tolerant, but appreciates supplemental water in spring. It is hardy to about 20-25 degrees F and tolerates a wide soil pH range. Late in the season the stems arch gracefully from the weight of clusters of small brown flowers at the tips. Male and female plants have remarkably similar flowers but the female flowers are held tighter and clustered toward the tip of the stems.
Plant in full to part sun. This Restio is drought tolerant, but appreciates supplemental water in spring. It can be successfully planted in seaside gardens, used in relatively dry landscapes or as a plant in the shallows of a water garden or pond. In its natural habitat Chondropetalum elephantinum grows close to the coast, often preferring marshy habitat.
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==Cultivation==
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==Species==
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==References==
<!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 -->
<!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 -->
<!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 -->
==External links==
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| name = ''Chondropetalum Elephantinum'' <!--- replace LATINNAME with the actual latin name -->
| common_names = Cape Rush <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank -->
| growth_habit = <!--- tree, shrub, herbaceous, vine, etc -->
| high = 90-150cm (3-5 feet) <!--- 1m (3 ft) -->
| wide = 12-180cm (4-6 feet)<!--- 65cm (25 inches) -->
| origin = South Africa <!--- Mexico, S America, S Europe, garden, etc -->
| poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous -->
| lifespan = <!--- perennial, annual, etc -->
| exposure = <!--- full sun, part-sun, semi-shade, shade, indoors, bright filtered (you may list more than 1) -->
| water = <!--- frequent, regular, moderate, drought tolerant, let dry then soak -->
| features = <!--- flowers, fragrance, fruit, naturalizes, invasive -->
| hardiness = <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 5°C (40°F), etc -->
| bloom = <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers -->
| usda_zones = <!--- eg. 8-11 -->
| sunset_zones = 8-10 <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available -->
| color = IndianRed
| image = Upload.png <!--- Freesia.jpg -->
| image_width = 240px <!--- leave as 240px if horizontal orientation photo, or change to 180px if vertical -->
| image_caption = <!--- eg. Cultivated freesias -->
| regnum = Plantae <!--- Kingdom -->
| divisio = <!--- Phylum -->
| classis = <!--- Class -->
| ordo = <!--- Order -->
| familia = Restionaceae <!--- Family -->
| genus =
| species =
| subspecies =
| cultivar =
}}
{{edit-desc}}<!--- Type GENERAL genus/plant description below this line, then delete this entire line -->
Its stiff, arching foliage and unusual, dark brown flower heads add a dramatic accent to the rock or Mediterranean style garden. The dark brown sheaths at the joints drop off in summer leaving a dark band at each node. Late in the season the stems arch gracefully from the weight of clusters of small brown flowers at the tips. Male and female plants have remarkably similar flowers but the female flowers are held tighter and clustered toward the tip of the stems. Plant in full to part sun. It is drought tolerant, but appreciates supplemental water in spring. It is hardy to about 20-25 degrees F and tolerates a wide soil pH range. Late in the season the stems arch gracefully from the weight of clusters of small brown flowers at the tips. Male and female plants have remarkably similar flowers but the female flowers are held tighter and clustered toward the tip of the stems.
Plant in full to part sun. This Restio is drought tolerant, but appreciates supplemental water in spring. It can be successfully planted in seaside gardens, used in relatively dry landscapes or as a plant in the shallows of a water garden or pond. In its natural habitat Chondropetalum elephantinum grows close to the coast, often preferring marshy habitat.
<!-- Remove the following line if this is a genus article, leave if it is a species and replace GENUS NAME HERE -->
:''More information about this species can be found on the [[GENUSNAMEHERE|genus page]].''
==Cultivation==
{{monthbox
| color = IndianRed
| name = <!--- type name of plant just to the right of the equal sign on the left -->
| jan =
| feb =
| mar =
| apr =
| may =
| jun =
| jul =
| aug =
| sep =
| oct =
| nov =
| dec =
| notes =
}}
{{edit-cult}}<!--- Type cultivation info below this line, then delete this entire line -->
===Propagation===
{{edit-prop}}<!--- Type propagation info below this line, then delete this entire line -->
===Pests and diseases===
{{edit-pests}}<!--- Type pest/disease info below this line, then delete this entire line -->
==Species==
<!-- This section should be renamed Cultivars if it appears on a page for a species (rather than genus), or perhaps Varieties if there is a mix of cultivars, species, hybrids, etc -->
<!-- Usually in list format like this: -->
<!-- *''[[Freesia alba]]'' -->
<!-- *''[[Freesia laxa]]'' (syn. ''Anomatheca laxa'', ''Lapeirousia laxa'') -->
==Gallery==
{{photo-sources}}<!-- remove this line if there are already 3 or more photos in the gallery -->
<gallery>
Image:Upload.png| photo 1
Image:Upload.png| photo 2
Image:Upload.png| photo 3
</gallery>
==References==
<!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 -->
<!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 -->
<!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 -->
==External links==
*{{wplink}}
{{stub}}
[[Category:Categorize]]
<!-- in order to add all the proper categories, go to http://www.plants.am/wiki/Plant_Categories and copy/paste the contents of the page here, and then follow the easy instructions! -->