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Sowerbaea juncea Wonder Grass

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Sowerbaea juncea Wonder Grass Vanilla Lily, Rush Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Tufting, Upright, Upright Narrow

Description:
Sowerbaea juncea ‘Wonder Grass’ is a compact form of this Australian native grass selected for its special attributes. The flowers are borne each year at the end of winter. They appear firstly as dark lilac buds which gradually open to pale lilac star shaped flowers. Flowering lasts for eight to ten weeks.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm <30cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods

Family Name: Origin:
Asparagaceae Australia

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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