City Farm Plant of the Month January 2023
Juncas usitatus, known as ‘Common Rush’ is one of 24 of the Juncaceae family found in Australia, 8 of which are endemic.
This tall rhizomatous, perennial rush grows to 1.2m with slender rush-type leaves with reddish brown sheaths.
Juncas usitatus is an Australian native found along the waterways of the Murray-Darling Basin and occurs in freshwater drainage channels.
An ideal grass for revegetation and for stabilisation of banks of waterways and ponds. It also provides a natural habitat for native birds and frogs.
Plant in a full sun to partly shaded position where it will tolerate drought, frost and saline soils. They are easily propagated by division and require little care once established.
Cooloola City Farm Nursery is located opposite the Community Centre at 17 Amity Place off Tin Can Bay Road.
Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 8am-3.00pm.
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Phone: (07) 5486-2304
Email address: ccfni09@gmail.com
