Juncus patens
California Gray Rush
Description
This CA native is found in wet and marshy areas. It grows to 2'-3' tall with long, thin, graceful, arching foliage. This evergreen perennial has light brown flowers blooming in spring through fall. The flowers are considered insignificant. It can tolerate full sun to light shade.It can become drought tolerant once it's established. Blue gray foliage is very attractive; birds love this plant too.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.