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Cottonwool grass or Kunai grass (Imperata cylindrica) A very fast growing, densely spreading rhizomatous grass that is more suited to soil stablization and erosion control in disturbed areas than garden culture... It grows to a mature height of about 2.5 -3 m and is extremely tough, flourishing in even clayish soils. Care should also be taken as to where this grass is planted as it is extremely flammable, even when green and fresh.

Miniature Papyrus or Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus prolifer)

Cape Thatching Reed or Deck-reed (Chondropetalum tectorum (=Elegia tectorum)

Cape Thatching Reed or Deck-reed (Chondropetalum tectorum (=Elegia tectorum) ) flowers... A tough, water-wise species of restio that will also grow in moist locales. The slender, golden brown flower spikes are produced mainly in autumn and male & female parts are carried on seperate plants... The genus Chondropetalum has recently undergone DNA evaluations and has subsequently been reclassified as a species of Elegia, a family of grasses that are entirely endemic to the Cape...

Gongoni grass (Aristida junciformis) 🎋

Gongoni grass (Aristida junciformis) 🎋

Gongoni grass (Aristida junciformis) 🎋 A delightful, evergreen, tough perennial grass with slender, densely tasseled golden-green culms & long-lasting, deep lavender, feathery plumes. This is a popular grass for mass planting that will withstand a fair amount of frost, is undemanding, accepts most soil types, is suitable for coastal gardens and can be used for soil stabilization. The Gongoni grass has moderate water needs and will also grow quite happily in moist locales. 💧

Broad-leaved Bristle grass (Setaria megaphylla) 🌾

Broad-leaved Bristle grass (Setaria megaphylla) 🌾 A lofty, vigorous, clumping, evergreen, tasseled perennial with lush green, broad, handsomely striated leaves, inconspicuous flowers in spring & summer & long, pendulous spikes with pale coppery-green seed heads. It tolerates deep shade, is Water-loving and can be used for soil stabilization due to its extensive root system.

The Common Rush or Soft Rush (Juncus effuses)

The Common Rush or Soft Rush (Juncus effuses) is an evergreen, densely clumping perennial with slender, sleek, firm yet supple stems in an impressive upright habit & inconspicuous coppery-yellow flower clusters.🌾 It accepts a semi-shady position, is relatively pest free and a wonderfully ornamental choice for bird or wetland gardens as it tolerates being waterlogged (average to high water needs otherwise).

Cyperus textilis - Mat Sedge or Umbrella Sedge

Eragrostis capensis Heart -seed love grass

Eragrostis capensis - The Heart -seed love grass Semi-deciduous. A petite, clumping & heavily tesselated perennial with willowy, deep lilac based leaves & vertical flower spikes of dainty aureate flowers. Spring & summer flowering. Accepts half sun. Moist locales. Frost tolerant. Feeds birds. Requires annual pruning.