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    Ornamental Grass·Ornamental Grasses

    Common Rush Grass

    Juncus effusus

    SC NativeLow Maintenance

    🌱 Growing Conditions

    Sun RequirementsFull Sun to Part Shade
    Water NeedsHigh
    Soil PreferencesMoist to wet; tolerates standing water
    Mature Size2-4' x 2-3'

    🍂 Seasonal Interest

    Bloom Time & ColorSummer; inconspicuous brown flower clusters
    Fall ColorEvergreen to semi-evergreen
    Wildlife ValueMedium - cover and habitat for wildlife, birds

    🏡 Landscape Notes

    Landscape UseRain gardens, pond edges, wet swales, bioretention areas

    Special Features

    Native wetland plant; distinctive upright cylindrical stems; thrives in standing water where other plants fail; excellent rain garden and bioretention plant

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