Juncus effusus

$0.53 – $14.50

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Common rush

Common rush is a spreading evergreen perennial.

The erect pale-green stems grows 2 – 5′ tall.  Needs moist soils such as along stream edges and meadows.

This clumping rush provides food and nesting for birds and other wildlife.

Flowers May – August followed by rust colored fruit capsules that persist for into the winter.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Moderate, High

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Erosion Control

Ecological Value

A wide range of mammal and avian species depend on Juncus species for food and habitat. The rhizomes form a matrix for many beneficial bacteria, making this plant an excellent addition for wastewater

Container

1-Gal-O, D-16-O, D-16O, SC, Stub-O, StubO, TB2, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, Stub, StubS, StubS-o, TB2-o, TB2S-o
Historical Uses

Native Americans used the leaves to make mats.
Distribution

native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.
Elevation

between 0 and 7000 feet
Communities
Habitat

Wet places on hillsides or valley flats, coastal, salt-marsh

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