Juncus balticus ssp. ater
$1.58 – $8.80
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Baltic rush
Wire rush grows up to 3-feet tall and, with numerous rhizomes, it forms stiff clumps arising from runners. Space 2’0″ apart.
Use this plant in your native garden for excellent erosion control near water sources or plant around a backyard pond. It tolerates sand, clay, no drainage and seasonal flooding.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
Container | D-16-O, D-16SO, D-40-O, Stub-O, D-16, D-16S, D-40, Stub, StubS, StubS-o |
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Ecological Value | Baltic rush has been rated as good cover for waterfowl, non-game birds, and small mammals |
Historical Uses | Blackfoot Indians used the roots for making a brown dye and other tribes used its stems to make baskets and mats. |
Distribution | Native to California and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. |
Elevation | Between 0 and 11,000 feet |
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Habitat | Brackish marsh plains |