Juncus effusus
Soft Rush
A species with a wide geographic distribution; provides spawning grounds for bluegills in shallow water; a source of food and cover for songbirds and waterfowl.
General Product Information:
Item Number: JUNEFF01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Grasses & Grass-like Species, Riparian Sites, Stormwater Management, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: A bunch-type species.
Habitat: Swamps, moist fields, floodplains, shores, ditches.
Bloom Period: July to September in New England, Mid-Atlantic and upper Midwest states; June to September in NC; April to June in FL
Foliage Color: Dark green
Height: Up to 4.0 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 24 in
pH: 5.5 – 8.8
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: OBL
Midwest: OBL
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: Moderate
Salt: Low
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 45,359,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 1.0% and not more than 5.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine
