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Juncus effusus

COMMON RUSH

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Exposure

Height

24 – 36", 3 – 4'

Soil Type

Moist Tolerant, Wet Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Deer Resistant, Long Island Provenance, Northeastern U.S. Native, Raingarden Suitable

Juncus effusus

Dark green, cylindrical leaves. 2 – 4′ tall. Full sun. Performs best in moist soil – can even grow in shallow water up to 6″ deep. Dramatic upright arching spike form. Specimen, ponds, containers. Native to Northeastern U.S. Zone 5.

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