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Juncus effusus
Common Rush is an evergreen rush in the Juncaceae family. Green basal sheaths surround the
stem of this plant, topped with yellow to copper spiky irregular cymes. Common Rush needs
full sun and moist soil to thrive. It would do well in a container as long as it’s well watered. If
you have a particularly wet and sunny area in your garden, this plant is a fantastic choice!
Key Info
Scientific Name: Juncus effusus
Common Names: Common Rush
Family Names: Juncaceae
Light Requirement: Full sun
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Flower Color: Copper, yellow
Additional Info
Habit: Clumping, erect, spreading
Height: 6" - 1'
Soil Conditions: Clay, loam, sand
Leaves: Green, basal, sheath
Flowers (or reproductive structures: Spiky irregular many-flower cyme
Fruit: Capsule
USDA Hardiness Zone: 1-11
USDA Wetland Indicator Status in NC: Obligate: almost always occurs in wetlands
Wildlife Connections: Muskrats eat root stalks, birds hide among stems
Propagation: Division