Juncus amabilis ‘Hollow Rush’ Tas species
$4.50
Origin:Tas, Vic, NSW, Qld, SA, WA, NZ. Tasmanian provenance.
Densely tufted perennial rush 0.2-1.2m height. Width 0.2 -0.5m. Spreading from underground stems. Green flowers in Summer. Best in seasonally moist to inundated soils. Tolerates drying out in Summer. Full sun to part shade. Use for ponds, dam edges. Suits waste water treatment systems.
Features: Habitat plant. Bird attracting – seeds.
Description
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Origin |
Tas, Vic, WA, SA, NSW |
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Form: |
Clump-forming sedge. |
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Type: |
Evergreen |
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Height (typical): |
0.5 – 1.0m |
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Width (typical): |
0.5 -1.0m |
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Growth rate: |
Fast |
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Uses: |
Pond surrounds, drains & bogs |
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Soil type: |
Wet or at least occasionally damp. |
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Position: |
Full sun. |
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Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
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Drought tolerance: |
Will recover from prolonged dry |
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Wind firmness: |
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Windbreak position: |
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Flowering time: |
Spring & summer |
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Pruning: |
Not required |
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Features: |
Nice blue-ish foliage. |
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Good contrast species in a bog garden. |
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Good habitat species. |
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