Restio similis, commonly known as Slender Restio, is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant native to the fynbos biome of the Western Cape in South Africa, where it thrives in sandy soils and is adapted to a Mediterranean climate with wet winters and dry summers. It typically grows to a height of 2 feet (0.6 meters) and a width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), featuring upright, slender, reed-like stems that add fine texture to garden compositions. The plant does not bear conspicuous flowers, but its architectural form and evergreen foliage are valued in the garden.

Slender Restio is appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and its ability to add vertical interest to rock gardens, contemporary landscapes, and coastal gardens. It is also used in mass plantings for erosion control on slopes. This plant prefers full sun exposure and requires well-drained, sandy soil, reflecting its native fynbos habitat. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for water-wise gardens. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0