Scientific Name: Juncus procerus

Common Name: tall rush

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Juncaceae

Form Description: Tall robust, rhizomatous perennial forming large clumps.

Height (m): 1 – 2

Flowers: Flowers loosely clustered at end of branches, green with central reddish-purple streak.

Fruit: Papery capsule

Municipality
Break O’DayBrightonBurnieCentral CoastCentral HighlandsCircular HeadDerwent ValleyDevonportDorsetFlindersGeorge TownGlamorgan-Spring BayHobartHuon ValleyKentishKing IslandKingboroughLatrobeLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern MidlandsTasmanWaratah-WynyardWest CoastWest Tamar
Plant Communities
Sedgeland and Wetland
Habitat Notes

Frequent, often growing with Juncus pallidus.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist

Soil Tolerance

Clay, Loam, Poorly-drained, Sandy, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method

Seed Information