Juncus effusus

Soft Rush

Soft rush is a striking perennial wetland plant that grows up to 3' tall in full sun to part shade. The bright green cylindrical stems are fairly soft and taper to a bristle and remain green well into the winter. This clump forming perennial adds a vertical accent like no other and with its deep root system, it helps to stabilize pond shores, stream banks, and vegetated swales.

Bloom Color

Brown

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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2' - 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Clumping
•	Prolific Seeder

Season of Interest (Flowering)

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Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall
•	Winter

Pond Zonation

•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Cover
•	Nesting
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•	FACW+
•	OBL

Plant Type

•	Marginal
•	Rush

Attributes

•	Container
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Evergreen
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Focal Point
•	Great Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Specimen
•	Storm Water Basin
•	Winter Persistant

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9