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Juncus effusus - Soft Rush

Market price from $3.25 to $9.75

Juncus effusus is not just a plant, it's a dash of perennial elegance ideal for any water features or rain gardens. Renowned as Soft Rush, this appealing greenery boasts bright green, slender, tubular stems, poised to elevate your landscape design to new heights of up to 2-3 feet. In the summer season, it reveals its subtle charm by bearing small, inconspicuous brown clusters along its comely stems. Tolerant of diverse conditions, Soft Rush exceptionally thrives in hostly sunlit to partially shaded environs and prefers its feet wet, settling comfortably in damp, boggy areas. This versatility, coupled with its unique form, makes Soft Rush an indispensable feature, prided by landscape artists, and a vita resource for local waterfowl, while showing remarkable resilience against deer. Such vitality and versatility, without a doubt, make the Juncus effusus a must-have for your landscape adventure.

  • Size: Up to 2-3 feet tall
  • Flowers: Small, inconspicuous brown clusters on stems
  • Foliage: Bright green, slender, tubular stems
  • Water usage: High (tolerates wet, boggy conditions)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Additional feature: Excellent for water features and rain gardens
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