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Juncus effusus

Common soft rush


Soft rush is clump forming, but will readily spread by seed and rhizomes to form dense stands in wet soil. Great for rain gardens, pond edges or as a container plant that you are willing to keep watered, providing a vertical element to your garden and great habitat for birds.

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Height: 2-4 Feet
Spread: 2-4 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: Insignificant

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Urban Environment
Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Rain Garden
Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Orange to Brown Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust