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Common Rush
Juncus usitatus
Very hardy vigorous, upright, clumping grass that grows to one metre. Grows well in moist soils. Pale brown flowers in spring. Great for stabilising banks and for decorative ponds. Grow in full sun.
Width
Under 0.5m
Height
0.5 to 1m
Category
Grass
Water Needs
1400 to 2000mm
Light Needs
Sun
Maintenance
Low
Bore water Tolerance
Unknown
Frost Tolerance
Unknown
Greywater Tolerance
No
Edible
Unknown
Perfume
Unknown
Aromatic
Unknown
Flower Colour
Insignificant
Foliage Colour
Dark Green
Climate Zones
Dry Subtropical Dry Tropical Humid Subtropical Humid Tropical Temperate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Additional
Tolerant of poor drainage
Abcission (when it makes a mess eg. drops leaves)
Evergreen
Attracts
Lizards Frogs
Image License
"Juncus usitatus plant NC 2" by Macleay Grass Man is licensed under CC BY 2.0