Juncus effusus
$0.55 – $6.60
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Common rush
Common rush is a spreading evergreen perennial.
The erect pale-green stems grows 2 – 5′ tall. Needs moist soils such as along stream edges and meadows.
This clumping rush provides food and nesting for birds and other wildlife.
Flowers May – August followed by rust colored fruit capsules that persist for into the winter.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Moderate, High
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Birds, Erosion Control
| Ecological Value | A wide range of mammal and avian species depend on Juncus species for food and habitat. The rhizomes form a matrix for many beneficial bacteria, making this plant an excellent addition for wastewater |
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| Container | 1-Gal-O, D-16-O, D-16O, Stub-O, StubO, TB2, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, Stub, StubS, StubS-o, TB2-o, TB2S-o |
| Historical Uses | Native Americans used the leaves to make mats. |
| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | between 0 and 7000 feet |
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| Habitat | Wet places on hillsides or valley flats, coastal, salt-marsh |
