Thatching Reed (Elegia Tectorum) 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 tectorum is an evergreen tufted perennial plant native to South Africa, known for its dense clumps of dark green, unbranched stems used traditionally for thatching.