Elegia tectorum 'Dwarf form' South African Each long fleshy leaf has

Each long fleshy leaf has a central creamy white stripe with this contrasting against the blue/green outer edge of the leaves it is a real statement plant

The soil will need to be free draining and acidic

Will take a moderate frost and makes a good coastal plant

The best situation is a sunny spot

This Dietes is a clump forming perennial with long narrow grass like erect leaves that will form multiple fan shape clumps

Elegia tectorum 'Dwarf form' South African Each long fleshy leaf hasFormally known as Chondropetalum tectorum. This is a reed like perennial from South Africa. It is used to thatch the huts and houses in the bush. when mature it produces brown grass like flower spikes in autumn. It grows to a height of 75cm and looks stunning in the front of borders for all year round evergreen colour. It prefers well drained moisture retentive, not waterlogged just moist year round, acidic soil in full sun. Hardy to 7c.