Rush Overview
DESCRIPTION | The curious corkscrew rush loves wet or boggy conditions. It makes a fascinating architectural accent in planters, beds, and moist borders. It’s technically leafless, with green cylindrical stems that are pointed at the tip. Plant rush alongside streams and ponds, though it will tolerate dryer conditions elsewhere. It’s excellent in container gardens. |
GENUS NAME | Juncus |
COMMON NAME | Rush |
PLANT TYPE | Perennial |
LIGHT | Part Sun, Sun |
HEIGHT | 1 to 3 feet |
WIDTH | 24 to 24 inches |
FLOWER COLOR | Green |
SEASON FEATURES | Colorful Fall Foliage, Summer Bloom |
SPECIAL FEATURES | Attracts Birds, Cut Flowers, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance |
ZONES | 10, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
PROPAGATION | Division, Seed |
PROBLEM SOLVERS | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
More varieties for rush
Common rush
Juncus patens is an adaptable plant that thrives in various growing conditions, including dry and wet soil. It grows 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide and sports upright stems.