Commonly known as Thatching Reed, Dekriet
- This was the reed originally used for thatching, but has been replaced by Thamnocortus Insignus, which has longer stems.
- It grows to a height of 1m with a spread of the same.
- It has thin dark green stems with nearly black sheaths making it a very attractive and popular ornamental plant.
- Flowering occurs in autumn and lasts for about a month.
- Sow seeds in autumn
- Hardy to USDA zone 8.
- Previously known as Chondropetalum tectorum