Juncus patens

Juncus patens

Juncus patens

Species Name: Juncus patens
Common Name: California Grey Rush

An attractive and versatile rush that can tolerate water or drought. Good accent plant against walls and in containers. Sharp, pointy leaves make this a good barrier plant. Spreads by rhizomes and can be invasive.

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Plant Family: Juncaceae

Plant Type: Rush

Height by Width: 2' H x spreading

Growth Habit: Upright, spreading by rhizomes

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full sun to shade

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to regular

Cold Hardy to:

Flower Season: Summer

Flower Color: Brown

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: Klamath Range, North Coast Range, Central West, South Coast, Channel Islands, Western Transverse Ranges

Natural Habitat: Marshy places. Elevation: below 4800'

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References

• Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. California Native Plants for the Garden. Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.
• 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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