Juncus effusus
Soft Rush
- Herbaceous perennial
- Upright, clumping habit
- Stems stiff, soft to touch
- Good for erosion control
- Yellow to tan, nodding clustered flowers
- Use in moist or wet gardens
- Category: Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 24-48 in
- Spread: 24-48 in
- Bloom Color: Green
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Water's Edge / Bog Plant |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juncus effusus
Needs ample moisture and grows well in standing water up to about 4" deep. Plants are often slow to establish, but once established will slowly spread by rhizomes. Plant in containers in water gardens to control possible unwanted spread.