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Elegia equisetacea is an attractive, reed-like plant, bearing upright stems from which large, red-brown flowers and golden seedheads appear from spring to autumn. It’s perfect for growing on its own as a focal point in the garden, or as part of a wider display. It’s also suitable for growing in a large container.
Grow Elegia equisetacea in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back old stems in spring.
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Elegia and wildlife
Elegia has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
