Juncus canadensis

Canada Rush

More About Canada Rush

The Canada Rush grows well in swampy meadows; boggy sites, and pond margins. Growing from 1-2' tall, the inflorescence branches from a single point on the stem from July to October turning from yellow to brown as the season progresses.

Bloom Color

Brown

Juncus canadensis Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

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Sun

Mature Height

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1' - 2'

Spread Characteristics

•	Clumping
•	Prolific Seeder

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

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

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OBL

Plant Type

•	Marginal
•	Rush

Attributes

•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Salt Tolerant
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9