About
A vigorous, evergreen tendril-climbing vine from Southeast Asia with broadly ovate to deeply lobed, mid-green leaves on twining tendrils and small, insignificant flowers, followed by dark-coloured berries. A warmth-loving climber for a sheltered, frost-free tropical garden or large warm glasshouse.
About the genus
Elegia is a genus of grass-like plants endemic to Cape Province in South Africa. Some species are grown as ornamentals with their decorative golden to dark brown flower spikes. Flowers can be white to greenish yellow and are fairly small and insignificant.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting, containers.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Cut back late winter.
PruningCut old growth to base in late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.