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Juncus lomatophyllus

by Johan Wentzel

Juncus lomatophyllus
Common Name
Leafy Juncus
Plant Type
Sedges
Juncus lomatophyllus is a hardy, unusual sedge with broad leaves that are carried in a basal rosette.The pale green flat leaves have red stems. For a wet spot.
Plant Description

Juncus lomatophyllus is a hardy, unusual sedge with broad leaves that are carried in a basal rosette. The pale green flat leaves have red stems. It bears dense clusters of dark brown flowers in summer.

Juncus lomatophyllus, lovely water plant is unusual in that it is quite small and can be planted on the edges of ponds without hiding the view of the water.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Aalwynbiesie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Keep moist
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Brown
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Moist areas
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Juncus lomatophyllus

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