swordleaf rush 'Flying Hedgehogs'
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Semi-evergreen to evergreen, rhizomatous perennial about 45cm tall, with clumps of upright stems and flat, curved, mid-green basal leaves to 25cm long. Produces spiky, globular flowerheads of small greenish-dark brown flowers in summer followed by dark brown seedheads
Scientific classification
- Species
- swordleaf rush 'Flying Hedgehogs' (Juncus ensifolius 'Flying Hedgehogs')
- Genus
- Juncus
- Family
- Juncaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen · Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of swordleaf rush 'Flying Hedgehogs'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of swordleaf rush 'Flying Hedgehogs'
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swordleaf rush 'Flying Hedgehogs' care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, tidy after flowering if necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division from mid-spring to early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in permanently moist acid soil in sun or part shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
Pests
Generally pest-free
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