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Pale Rush

Juncus pallidus
Pale Rush
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/Rush
Height
1-2m
Flowering Time
  • Summer
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Heavy and Clay soil
  • Sandy Soil
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Butterfly Attracting
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/SA/Tas/WA
Bush Tucker Plant
No