Cape Rush

As low as $139.39 was $169.99
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SKU
10004704

Upright texture and color of this new and improved garden evergreen grass, the Cape Rush (Chondropetalum tectorum) is a colorful burst of year-round color for warmer growing zones or a unique annual in cooler ones. Kick your landscape up a notch or two with these modern and urban environment-ready plants!

Cape features dark green rounded stems that have long been used as thatching and around water around the world. Even tolerant of coastal and saline conditions Rush grasses are versatile and easy-care plants!

Cape Rush grows in a modern, yet free-flowing clump of vertical blades, some of which gracefully arch as the plant gets wider. By summer the stems become festooned with burgundy seed heads that add to the dramatic dark coloration and provide food for birds.

Planting and Application:

Great for stabilizing hillsides and water feature banks for erosion control, these grasses tolerate a wide range of conditions once established. En masse and groups of Rush look fantastic with their upright growth, dark color and unique burgundy seed heads that wave at the tops of each stem. Adding vertical texture and a formal look to pathways and borders, as well as high-style to patio and porch pots and planters.

Rush plants are typically found growing along river banks and ponds, however Cape Rush can tolerate dry sites equally well. Plant in either rock gardens or in Rain Gardens with success! Coastal gardens, inspired Perennial borders, modernized Cottage gardens, and minimalistic urban plantings all benefit from the unique growth of these grasses.

  • Upright Gracefully Growing Mounds
  • Dark Green Round Stems
  • Burgundy Seed Heads
  • Coastal & Water Gardens, Beds, Borders & Specimen
  • Unique, Formal Look in Containers & En Masse

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Rush are very tolerant and versatile in warmer climates and great annual additions to cooler growing zones. Plant in well-drained, moderately enriched soil for best results. Once established, Rush can be very drought tolerant and withstand occasional flooding.

  • Full Sun
  • Well-Drained Soil & Tolerates Poor Soil
  • Tolerates Salt & Heat
  • Naturalizing & Erosion Control
  • Low Maintenance & Easy Care

Cape Rush will be your new favorite modernizing plant! With very little fuss, you can have unique garden additions to boost your style and curb appeal with ease! Order today at NatureHills.com before this unique variety of ornamental grass sells out!

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.
Color Zone Times
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Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From To S&H
0 - 19.99 24.99
20 - 49.99 29.99
50 - 69.99 34.99
70 - 99.99 39.99
100 - 129.99 44.99
130 - 149.99 48.99
150 - 150+ Approx 28%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Cape Rush Is Suited to Grow in Zones 8-10
Growing Zones 8-10
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Chondropetalum tectorum
Type Perennial
Mature Height 2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread 2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Adaptable to Most Soils
Moisture Medium, Low Once Established
Growth Rate Slow
Foliage Color Green
Pollinator Friendly No
Pruning Time Late Winter
Fragrant No