Juncus pallidus Wiwi

Drainage: Damp Very Wet Well Drained Wet Growth: Medium Height Range: 2 Site Conditions: Coastal Exposed Frost Tolerant Heavy Soil Loamy Soil Windy Spread Range: 1 Sunlight: Full Sun Features: Attractive Flowers Attractive foliage Attractive to bees Attractive to Birds Attractive to insects Evergreen Suitable for Revegetation Species Suitable for Riparian Category: Grasses Tags: riparian, Wetland

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Juncus pallidus is a rush, forming dense clumps of erect blue/green foliage. It is very vigorous, spreading by creeping rhizomes. These rhizomes allow it to quickly colonise hollows and swamps and even the wetter areas of dunes. Generally grows in damp ground and standing water. Juncus pallidus grows best in full sun. Also, it can handle heat and drought. It is tolerant of windy and coastal conditions and moderate shade.

Widely distributed throughout New Zealand in coastal and lowland areas. Wiwi is ideal for wetland revegetation, riparian plantings, or around...