Detail
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Juncus pallidus
Pale Rush
Notes

Uses: Good perennial rush for stabilizing estuary banks and riparian zones in parks and reserves or areas adjoining urban, recreational and industrial sites.
Prefers low-lying moisture retentive sites but tolerates extended dry periods.
Valuable for bird and wildlife habitat.
Cultural uses: Indigenous peoples used the stem and leaves for fibre to make string, fishing line, woven rugs and baskets.
Appropriate in biofiltration systems and raingardens.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.

 
:EP: Eyre Peninsula
:MU: Murray
:SL: Southern Lofty
:KI: Kangaroo Island
:SE: South Eastern
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Height 0.5-2.3m
  • Spread 0.3-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullshade Full Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Juncaceae
  • Botanical Name Juncus pallidus
  • Common Name Pale Rush
  • Origin SA Vic NSW Tas WA
  • Habit Clumping, Vigorous
  • Landscape Hills, Footslopes, Plains, Watercourse
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Green
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Summer
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Grass Sedge or Flax
  • Indigenous to the Adelaide Region