Juncus effusus ~ Soft Rush

Soft Rush is a grass-like wetland perennial with upright cylindrical non-jointed stems from spreading basal clumps and foliage reduced to bladeless basal sheathes. The flowers and seedpods are inconspicuous.  Best in full sun and moist to wet well-drained soils.  Though it looks coarse, the stems are soft to the touch. Type:  Perennial, Orn. Grass Height:  2' - 4' Spread:  2' - 4' Spacing:  3’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  N/A Season of Interest:   Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Can grow in up to 4" of standing water, or garden soils if kept consistently moist.  Slow to emerge after being cut back.  No serious pests or diseases.  Leaf spot, rust, and root rot may occur. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ponds and Streams, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Iris, Bee Balm, Swamp Milkweed IMAGE: Emőke Dénes, Poales - Juncus effusus - 1, CC BY-