Juncus lesueurii

Juncus lesueurii

Species Name: Juncus lesueurii
Common Name: Salt Rush

A great accent plant for moist areas. Birds like the seeds. Spread by rhizomes and can become invasive.

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Plant Family: Juncaceae

Plant Type: Rush

Height by Width: 3' H x spreading

Growth Habit: Upright, spreading by rhizomes

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Regular

Cold Hardy to:

Flower Season: Spring/Summer

Flower Color: Brown

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: North Coast, Central Coast

Natural Habitat: Salt or freshwater marshes, below 300'

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References

• Harlow, Nora and Kristin Jakob. Wild Lilies, Irises, and Grasses: Gardening with California Monocots. Berkely and Los Angeles, CA: University of California Press. 2003.

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