Juncus pallidus|Pale Rush
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Dense tufted perennial rush spreading from underground stems. Erect bluish green to dull green stems to 8mm diam. with lightly raised ridges. Pith white, moderately dense, continuous.
- Size (W x H)
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0.3-1m x 0.5-2.3m
- Leaves
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Leaves reduced to a broad, loose pale green basal sheath to 40cm, pale to dark brown towards the base.
- Flowers
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Scattered or clustered flowers on erect branched flowerhead; 6 stamens. Main bract continues above flowers for 35cm. Capsules golden brown, as long or longer than flowers.
- Flower colour
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Pale green to straw coloured
- Flower time
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October to January
- Growing conditions
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Seasonally wet and poorly drained soils in swampy scrub, forests and floodplains. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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A robust rush for wet areas, pond and dam edges.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts frogs
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
