Juncus pallidus
Image by: Kevin Sparrow
A dense tufted perennial plant with erect bluish green to dull green stems that gros up to 2 metres tall. Small pale greeen to straw coloured flowers are produced on one side of the stem from November to December. This rush is usually found in areas with seasonally wet poorly drained soils and will grow in full sun and semit shade. It is useful in wet areas, on the edges of ponds or dams and for stabilising estuary banks.
Form
Sedge/RushHeight
1-2m Flowering Time
- Summer
Plant Origin
Local Native Maintenance
- Low
Light
- Sun
- Part Shade
Water Requirement
LowTolerates
- Heavy and Clay soil
- Sandy Soil
Biodiversity Benefits
- Birds
- Butterfly Attracting
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/SA/Tas/WA Bush Tucker Plant
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