Juncus krausii
Landscape value
Juncus krausii, a sedge that grows in coastal marshes, salt marshes and within the tidal zone along the shore line of coastal salt water lakes and estuaries. Often seen growing in acid sulphate soils and forming the dominant species as the understory to trees in ephemeral swamps.
Height
1 metre
Width
1 metre
Habit
Deep green, cylindrical reed like, arching foliage
Flowers and Fruit
Flowers and seed heads are born on stems rising from the base clump and form level with the top of the foliage.
Aspect
It grows in full sun to 90% shade as an understory to trees especially Casuarina, She Oaks, in permanently wet to dry soils.
Soil Type
Wet and dry sandy loam, clay loams. Often found growing on acid sulphate soils.
Maintenance
Trim back by half every 2 to 3 years, Fertilize with slow release fertilizer after trimming.
Available Sizes
Viro-cells and Viro-tubes
Planting Rates