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