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