Soft Rush

Juncus effusus

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Notwithstanding its preference for abundant moisture, soft rush will perform surprisingly well in average garden soils as long as they receive consistent irrigation. Will tolerate full sun or partial shade. Plants keep nice form and some green color during winter. No need to cut back plants in the fall or early spring. Clumps are often slow to establish, but once established will spread by creeping rhizomes.

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Details

Plant Type

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Constructed Wetland / Green Wet Basin

Riparian Restoration

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

2-4

Flower Color

Green

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

May-June

Root Depth (ft)

Salinity Tolerance

Low Tolerance