Family Index

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Scientific Name

Luzula australasica

Family Name

JUNCACEAE

Common Name

Austral Luzula (rush)

Status

Height

Flowers

A terminal head of clustered spikelets with cream, triangular bracts.

Fruit

Nuts

Form

Sturdy, loosely tufted perennial.

Municipalities

Communities

Montane Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Tas. endemic. Widespread and frequent on mountains of the Central Highlands,Ben Lomond, South West, Mount Field and Mount Wellington.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained

General Notes

Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Fruit, reddish-brown capsule, seeds black with small white 'outgrowth'

Seed Treatment Method

Cold

Seed Storage Life

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Reportedly grown from seed, although some growers have poor results. Cold stratified seed responds fairly well. Should be germinated in a dark environment.

Germination Time

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Yes

Cutting Notes