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Juncus tenuis

path rush

Path rush grows wild throughout North America, forming dense, diminutive clumps (compared to other rushes) in full sun to partial shade. It grows well in disturbed areas and moist areas such as wetlands, but can also be found as one of the most widespread meadow rushes. Path rush makes a great walkable groundcover or alternative lawn, with much better wildlife value than typical turf grass.

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Height: 8-20 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Wet
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Host Plant
Tolerance
Compaction Tolerant
Urban Environment
Drought Tolerant
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Massing
Rock garden
Rain Garden
Groundcover


North American Distribution


Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust