Thamnochortus spicigerus, Large Thatching Reed Size:3 qt; at nursery only leathery leaves

leathery leaves

but it's totally worth it

In a pot it makes a fine wintertime companion and continues to bloom if protected from cold

Protect from wind and drought

Thamnochortus spicigerus, Large Thatching Reed Size:3 qt; at nursery only leathery leavesSouth 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