Juncus patens

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Gray rush

This evergreen clumping perennial grows 1-2 feet tall and has steely gray-blue stems and tan flowers

Gray rush can be used in different garden situations from a dry garden in shade (once established) to 4″ deep in a pond.  Gray rush evokes the presence of water and looks beautiful in Japanese-style gardens.

Combine with western columbine, island alum root, seep monkeyflowers, and any low-growing species of ceanothus.

Adapted to our dry summers and wet winters.

Flowers and fruit capsules February to October.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate, High

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant

 

Ecological Value

Provides nesting material for birds.

Container

1-Gal-O, D-16-O, D-16SO, D-40-O, RP, SC, StubSO, TB2, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, D-40, Stub, StubS, StubS-o

Historical Uses

Many types of rushes were used in basketry by the Ohlone people.

Distribution

native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.

Elevation

Between 0 to 5250'

Communities
Habitat

Seasonally wet areas