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JUNCUS pallidus (WA)
Pale Rush
Family: Juncaceae
Characteristics: Perennial rush to 2m
Seed per packet: Fine seed, several hundred.
Seed per gram: Fine seed, several thousand.
Juncus is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants, commonly known as rushes. It is the largest genus in the family Juncaceae, containing around 300 species, with 68 in Australia, and 31 that are endemic to Australia.
A rhizomatous robust perennial herb 0.5-2 metres high with green flowers that occur from October to December.
Forms a dense clump with leaves that are rounded around the stem.
The Pale Rush thrives in wet, high-nutrient soils with full sun positions.
Juncus pallidus will tolerate shade and coastal conditions. Juncus pallidus requires low maintenance.
Can be used in ponds and wet area Restoration.
Grows in moist to wet clay, Swamps and watercourses.
Occurs naturally in the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee, Swan Coastal Plain, and Warren in Western Australia.
The best time of year to sow Juncus seed is late Winter and Spring when the temperature 16-23°C avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year.
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Sow seed on the surface of a boggy soil.
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Ensure the soil wet at all the times.
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Never let the soil dry out.
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Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist, but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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