About
A reed-like, rhizomatous perennial with green arching stems up to 2m tall, with individual nodes. At each node there is a whirl of delicately cut branches which give the plant a feathery appearance. The dark emerald foliage-like branches are tipped with small brown infloresences in the autumn. The stems are arching when young, but becomer more erect with age.
About the genus
Rhodocoma is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toSouth Africa (Cape)
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained acid to neutral soil in sun or partial shade. Protect plants from ecxessive winter wet by a thick pine bark mulch
PruningPrune winter damaged stems to the ground
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring but plants should be divided into large clumps as they are slow to recover
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free