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Juncus kraussii

Juncus kraussii, Juncus Grass, Juncus Plant, Salt Marsh Rush, Dune Slack Rush, Matting Rush

Juncus kraussii is commonly known as the Sea Rush and features long, dark green leaves with a golden-brown sheath. Each plant will typically grow to about 1 m tall and the same wide but it will colonise much larger areas. The Sea Rush is a great plant for stabilizing banks and planting around salt marshes and riparian zones. It is also often planted alongside waterways around urban, recreational, and industrial sites.

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The average plant height is 20 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asJuncus kraussii, Juncus Grass, Juncus Plant, Salt Marsh Rush, Dune Slack Rush, Matting Rush

Juncus kraussii Details

Juncus kraussii is commonly known as the Sea Rush and features long, dark green leaves with a golden-brown sheath. The roots are a series of rhizomes which allows the plant to survive in harsh climates and spread quickly. Each plant will typically grow to about 1 m tall and the same wide but it will colonise much larger areas. It grows best in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of moderate frost, dry periods, wind, and coastal environments. The Sea Rush is a great plant for stabilizing banks and planting around salt marshes and riparian zones. It is also often planted alongside waterways around urban, recreational, and industrial sites.

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