{"product_id":"chondropetalum-tectorum-el-campo-small-cape-rush","title":"Chondropetalum tectorum 'El Campo' – Small Cape Rush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring bold, rush-like texture to the garden with El Campo Small Cape Rush.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChondropetalum tectorum 'El Campo', also known as Small Cape Rush or Thatch Reed, is a South African restio that forms a broad, dense clump of stiff, dark green stems accented by dark brown flower spikes. This deer-resistant, grass-like perennial adds structure to borders and garden plantings, where its upright stems contrast with softer foliage. It performs best in moist, well-draining sandy soil but also tolerates drought, boggy conditions and clay soils. Use fertilizer sparingly, avoiding products high in phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Grass-like perennial restio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad, dense clumps with stiff, dark green stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark brown flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and native to South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates drought, boggy conditions and clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive to fertilizer, particularly high-phosphorus formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2–3 feet | Spread: 3–4 feet\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Full sun to part shade | Water: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Best in moist, well-draining sandy soil; tolerates clay and boggy conditions\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: Not specified | Flower color: Dark brown\u003cbr\u003eUSDA zones: 8–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornamental Grassworks","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":48462502297841,"sku":"CHONDROPETALUM-TECTORUM-EL-CAMPO-4IN","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gal","offer_id":48462502396145,"sku":"CHONDROPETALUM-TECTORUM-EL-CAMPO-AVAIL-20250820-1GAL","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5354\/0849\/files\/CHONDROPETALUMtectorum_ElCampo_1_8b9fae5d-342f-4f35-8b4c-aa56dda3cb28.jpg?v=1785526686","url":"https:\/\/www.ornamentalgrassworks.com\/products\/chondropetalum-tectorum-el-campo-small-cape-rush","provider":"Ornamental Grassworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}