Spreading Rush (Juncus patens)

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Native wetland and wet meadow species that is easy to establish and hardy, with little need of care. Erect evergreen rush that has a dusty green color and will establish into clumps in wet open areas.
Once established will spread creating clumps of rush habitat for multiple species. Used in stormwater filtration with it’s deep rhizome root systems. Grows in wet areas and will establish well for seasonally flooded areas, rain gardens, wet meadows, or other areas with enough seasonal moisture.

Classification: Evergreen perennial rush
Key Characteristics: Evergreen
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moist soils, can tolerant seasonal flood. Drought tolerant after establishment.
Ease of Growing: Easy to grow, Hardy, can establish and spread in right conditions.
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: Small brownish blooms late spring, leaves remnant through fall and winter.
Spreads: Seeds and rhizomes
Type of support: Rain garden, wildlife

Edible: NA
Mature Height: 1.5-3 feet
Mature Width: 1.5-3 feet 

Photo Credit: Ashley Smithers