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Miscanthus junceus

by Johan Wentzel

Miscanthus junceus
Common Name
Broom grass
Plant Type
Grass
Miscanthus junceus grows on river banks and vleis, often standing in the water. It is ideally suited to stabilising river banks and probably plays a role in water purification.
Plant Description

Miscanthus junceus  grows on river banks and vleis, often standing in the water. It is a dense, robust grass which forms large tufts. Size is variable but quite tall.

Miscanthus junceus is ideally suited to stabilising river banks and probably plays a role in water purification.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Besemgras
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Keep moist
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Brown
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Sand
Plant Size
1.5m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZuluNatal midlands
Habitat
Wetland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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