JUNCUS. Rush. Worldwide, temperate regions. A large group of mostly temperate climate plants, best known for some of the larger aquatic species. The perennials among them often form dense clumps or thickets, with cylindrical stems arching to give a fountainlike effect. Leaves are reduced to inconspicuous scales or sheaths in many species. Odd clusters of chaffy flowers are borne at the shoot tips. The following thrive in sun or shade near the coast, light shade inland, in a wide range of soils with constant moisture. Their hardiness varies as shown.
pallidus. Australia. A large ornamental rush, recently received from Gary Hammer. It forms compact clumps with dark green, wandlike stems rising 6’ or more. Small clusters of tan, chaffy flowers are borne near the tips in summer. A dramatic and unusual plant for poolsides, shade gardens and tubs. Evidently hardy to 20oF or less; how much less remains to be tested.