Soft Rush

Juncus effusus
AKA Common Rush - a native rush with good seedling vigor

About Soft Rush

Soft or "Common" Rush is a perennial, native bunch-type species with dark green foliage and brown flowers. It has good seedling vigor and prefers full sun. It has some drought tolerance, but performs best in the moist soils or standing water of floodplains, wet meadows, swamps, and shorelines. The main uses of this plant is habitat for small song birds and waterfowl.

Photo courtesy of: Larry Allain @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

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Product Details

Height Range: 6 - 36 inches
Seeding Rate: 3.5 Grams / 1,000 sq ft or Up to 20% of a Mixture
Seeds Per Pound: 17000000
Target Solution Moisture Tolerant
Full Sun
Erosion Control
Quick Establishment
Use Ground Cover & Erosion Control
Revegetation