Juncus australis
Juncus australis
Botanical Name: Juncus australis Common Names: Austral Rush, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Water Plants Plant Habit: Dense, Tufting, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description: Upright tufting perennial rush found Australia wide. Cylindrical bluish-green foliage that with brown tassel shaped flower heads from Spring through to Autumn. Naturally found in marshlands and waterways, this Rush is perfect for boggy gardens, dry creek beds and water features.
Mature Height: 1-2m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 30-60cm Soil Type: Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Family Name: Juncaceae Landscape Use(s): Aquatic Garden, Borders / Shrubbery, Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rain Origin: Australia Gardens, Wetlands
Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Blue, Green, Grey Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Brown
Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer Tolerates most soil types. Refresh foliage every second year by trim back two thirds. Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements: Plant Care: Growth Rate: Moderate None Maintenance Level: Low Water Usage: Low, High, Medium / Moderate
Tolerances: Drought: Medium / Moderate Frost: High Wind: High
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