Chondropetalum tectorum

Cape Rush

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.

Plant Type: Grasses

Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen

Overall Mature Size: Small

Mature Height & Spread: 2-3' x 3-4'

Natural Growth Habit: Vase, Mounding

Native To: Africa

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water: High Water, Medium Water

Flower Color: White

Special Features: Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant

Container Sizes: #1, #5

Sunset Garden Zones: 8, 9, 14-24

A Bit More

The sound of rustling culms in the gentle breeze bring to mind images of its native South Africa. Dark green stems punctuated by brown joints lend a striped effect. Adapts to scarce or abundant water, and tolerates most soil types.  Commonly used as thatching for traditional rooftops.

A Bit More

The sound of rustling culms in the gentle breeze bring to mind images of its native South Africa. Dark green stems punctuated by brown joints lend a striped effect. Adapts to scarce or abundant water, and tolerates most soil types.  Commonly used as thatching for traditional rooftops.