Elegia fenestrata
Fountain Rush, Horsetail Restio

A clumping, rush-like perennial with tall, sturdy reed-like culms. Culms are dark green and waxy. Good in marshy, wet soils. Golden-brown flowers in spring and summer. Evergreen.

USDA zones: 9 - 11
Sunset zones: 8, 9, 14-24
Mature size: 4 - 6 feet high and wide
Light needs: full sun, light shade
Water needs: moderate to regular water