JUNCACEAE

Pale Rush

 

1.0m - 2.0m (100-200cm) 

Pale, very numerous in loose clusters on stiff stalks. 

 

Large rush, usually tall and stout. 

Break O'Day; Brighton; Burnie; Central Coast; Central Highlands; Circular Head; Clarence; Derwent Valley; Devonport; Dorset; Flinders Island; Georgetown; Glamorgan-Spring Bay; Hobart; Huon Valley; Kentish; King Island; Kingborough; Latrobe; Launceston; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands; Sorell; Southern Midlands; Tasman; Waratah-Wynyard; West Coast; West Tamar 

Riparian 

Wet places, ponds and ditches, usually lowland or sandy soil. Withstands seasonal dryness. 

Moist; Waterlogged 

Hardy 

Fertile; Loam; Poor; Poorly-drained; Sandy; Well-drained 

The tussocks provide important habitat around pools a nd waterways, for small animals including birds, frogs, fish and crustaceans. The seed probably provides food for birds including finches, pigeons and parrots. Used in traditional Palawa basket weaving. Also used in modern basket weaving. Suitable below powerlines. 

Seedheads are open and branched containing numerous small capsules. these dry and turn brown as they mature. seed is dust-like and , if ripe,should release easily when seedhead is rubbed between fingers 

Standard 

 

 

Usually has good results especially if seed is sown fresh. May require light to germinate.If sowing in trays the bog method is recommended but not essential. If direct sowing mix the very fine seed with a bulking agent and sow thinly in pots or in the field. 

2-3 weeks 

Yes 

 

 

Yes