Elegia mucronata, commonly known as Rocket Restio, is an evergreen perennial grass native to the fynbos heathlands and coastal plains of the Western Cape in South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters) and a width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters). This plant features upright, reed-like stems with small, brownish flowers that are not particularly showy, blooming in the summer. The overall appearance is one of fine texture and a tufted, grassy form, which can add an architectural element to garden designs.

Rocket Restio is valued for its low maintenance requirements and its ability to add vertical interest to landscapes. It is often used in ornamental grass gardens, as a textural contrast in borders, and in mass plantings for erosion control on slopes. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating a range of soil types from sandy to loamy. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. It is not known for serious pest or disease problems, but in wet conditions, it may be susceptible to root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0