Juncus patens

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Juncus patens

California Gray Rush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

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.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.