Rocket Restio (Elegia Mucronata) is a perennial grass in the Restionaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Elegia mucronata is a robust, tufted, evergreen perennial plant native to the Cape Province of South Africa, known for its upright, cane-like stems and spreading clump-forming habit.

Rocket Restio

Rocket Restio

Elegia Mucronata

Elegia mucronata is a robust, tufted, evergreen perennial plant native to the Cape Province of South Africa, known for its upright, cane-like stems and spreading clump-forming habit.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Rocket Restio

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Restionaceae
Genus:Elegia