Juncus sarophorus ‘Broom Rush’ Tas species
$4.50
Origin: Tas, Vic, NSW, SA. Tasmanian provenance.
Tufted perennial rush 0.7-2.0m height. Width 0.5-1.0m. Spreads from underground stems. Straw coloured flowers in Summer. Semi aquatic. Wet soils. Full sun to part shade. Plant in or beside water areas. Frost hardy.Suits waste water treatment systems.
Features: Bird attracting – seeds. Frog habitat.
Description
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Origin |
Tas, Vic, SA, NSW |
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Form: |
Clump-forming sedge. |
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Type: |
Evergreen |
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Height (typical): |
1 -1.5m |
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Width (typical): |
1- 1.5m |
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Growth rate: |
Fast |
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Uses: |
Coastal marshes, pond surrounds |
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Soil type: |
Wet or at least occasionally damp. |
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Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
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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: |
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Good contrast species in a bog garden. |
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Good habitat species. |
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Trim back every 2-3 years to promote new |
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growth |
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