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How to Grow and Care for Cape thatch

Cape thatch, also known as Roofreed, Albertinia thatchreed

Cape thatch, a striking species native to South Africa's coastal regions, features dense, reed-like tufts with metallic blue-green foliage. Its tall, upright growth habit reaches up to 2 meters, thriving in sandy soils with its deep root system. In summer, it showcases feathery flower spikes that sway elegantly in the breeze, enhancing its ornamental appeal.

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Planting and Growing Cape thatch

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Lifespan	Perennial

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Cape thatch is a robust, perennial reed characterized by its tall stature, reaching 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) in height. As cape thatch matures, its glossy stems begin to arch, creating a spray of foliage spanning 6 to 9 feet (1.8 to 2.7 meters) wide. The foliage presents as a mass of finely divided, curly leaves when young, developing into rigid, upright culms as the plant ages. During the flowering period in mid-summer, cape thatch remains visually similar irrespective of gender until the distinctive seed production occurs on female plants. The plant exhibits resilience, enduring moderate frost and drought conditions once established.

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