Juncus pallidus
Plant name: Pale rush
Plant type: sedges / rushes / wetland plants
Origin: NSW, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, VIC, ACT
Cultural notes: A hardy plant that does well in sunny positions, while preferring wet soils and can survive dry spells.
Maintenance: Can be pruned annually to remove old foliage.
Tolerates: Inundations and periodic dry periods and can tolerate medium frosts.
Flowering season: Spring to summer.
Flower colour: Pale yellow.
Foliage colour: A 5mm-88m stem that is a dull pale green.
Height: Up to 1.5m
Plant spacing: 30cm apart
Recommended uses: Great for stabilising dam and river banks, ideal for decorative ponds, provides habitat for water birds.
Description: An upright plant with straight foliage. Does best in moist conditions on waters edges.