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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.