Non-native plants this species can replace:
Synonym(s)
Juncus effusus var. solutus
Common Name
Soft rush
Common rush
Plant Form
Grasses, Sedges & Rushes
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: In a wide range of open and forested wet habitats, natural and disturbed. Common throughout.
Wildlife value: Waterfowl, songbirds, and small mammals eat rush seeds. Rushes provide habitat for amphibians and spawning areas for fish. Various wetland wading birds find shelter among the stems.
Notes: Prefers moist or wet but tolerates dry. Spreads by rhizomes (may be too much in some places) and self-seeding. Can be used in container gardening in sun or part shade. Container should not have holes.
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Fall Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
In Water
Wet
Moist
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)