Juncus effusus

Common Rush

Common Rush is a grass-like, rhizomatous perennial that features cylindrical upright green stems in spreading basal clumps. Clumps provide vertical accent to moist garden areas.

  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: June, July, August
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Emergent
    • Rain Garden Sun
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Wetland
  • Flower Color

    • Green
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Cyme
  • Flower Height

    • 3' to 4'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Prune Time

    • April
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg