Juncus gerardii - Saltmeadow rush

Juncus gerardii

Saltmeadow rush

More About Saltmeadow rush

Medium spreading rhizomatous

Juncus gerardii, Saltmeadow rush, is a perennial wetland plant that grows on tide lines and along waterways from vigorous rhizomes forming small upright stands just over 1' tall. The rigid stems of Saltmeadow rush rise from spreading rhizomes making it a wonderful plant for pond edges, water gardens, marshes, and shallow waters.

Bloom Color

Brown

Juncus gerardii Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

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Sun

Mature Height

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1' - 2'

Spread Characteristics

•	Rhizomatous - Med

Season of Interest (Flowering)

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Summer

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

•	Nesting
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•	FAC
•	FACW
•	OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Marginal
•	Rush

Attributes

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7