{"product_id":"chondropetalum-tectorum-small-cape-rush","title":"Chondropetalum tectorum – Small Cape Rush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChondropetalum tectorum\u003c\/strong\u003e – Small Cape Rush (Thatch Reed)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis South African restio forms a broad, dense clump of stiff gray-green stems topped by dark brown flower spikes. Its upright texture makes an attractive architectural accent in garden beds. Deer resistant and perennial, Small Cape Rush performs best in moist, well-draining sandy soil in sun to part shade. Avoid fertilizers, especially those high in phosphorus. This is the smaller species, reaching 2–3 feet tall; the related C. elephantinum grows 4–6 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial; broad, dense clumping habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStiff gray-green stems with dark brown flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural accent for garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive to fertilizers, particularly high-phosphorus formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2–3' | Spread: 3–4'\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Sun to part shade | Water: Moist, well-draining sandy soil\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: Not specified | Bloom color: Dark brown flower spikes\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone: 8–10\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russian River Rootworks","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":44081581129782,"sku":"CHONDROPETALUM-TECTORUM-4IN","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gal","offer_id":44147671040054,"sku":"CHONDROPETALUM-TECTORUM-1GAL","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/4693\/0486\/files\/CHONDROPETALUMtectorum-RM_1.jpg?v=1758332625","url":"https:\/\/russianriverrootworks.com\/products\/chondropetalum-tectorum-small-cape-rush","provider":"Russian River Rootworks ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}