swordleaf rush
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Semi-evergreen to evergreen, rhizomatous perennial about 45cm tall, with upright stems and flat, curved, mid-green basal leaves to 25cm long. Produces globular flowerheads of small green or reddish-brown flowers in summer followed by dark brown or chestnut brown seedheads to 4mm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- swordleaf rush (Juncus ensifolius)
- 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
Distribution map
North America, Mexico, Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of swordleaf rush
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swordleaf rush care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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 seed in spring or 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
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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