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Thamnochortus insignis (Harvesting thatching reed)
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1.4m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Thamnochortus insignis
Other names
Harvesting thatching reed, Albertinia thatching reed
Genus
Thamnochortus Thamnochortus
Species
T. insignis - T. insignis is an evergreen perennial with dark-green stiff upright stems forming a fan shape. Stems are topped with brown brush-like flowers in summer.
Thamnochortus insignis is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect
Flower
Brown in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
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General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Thamnochortus insignis (Harvesting thatching reed) will reach a height of 1.4m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Foliage only, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Hardy to -3 degrees C, so suitable for outdoor planting in mild areas, otherwise plant in a container and overwinter indoors or protect.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Thamnochortus insignis
Other names
Harvesting thatching reed, Albertinia thatching reed
Genus
Thamnochortus Thamnochortus
Species
T. insignis - T. insignis is an evergreen perennial with dark-green stiff upright stems forming a fan shape. Stems are topped with brown brush-like flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
Brown in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Thamnochortus insignis (Harvesting thatching reed) will reach a height of 1.4m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Foliage only, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Hardy to -3 degrees C, so suitable for outdoor planting in mild areas, otherwise plant in a container and overwinter indoors or protect.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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