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Juncus tenuis

Poverty Rush (Path Rush)

Adaptable to difficult sites, it is an excellent, ornamental option forming a dense clump of upright, narrow stems with flat, grass-like leaves.

  • »  Forms a dense clump of upright narrow stems with a basal tuft of flat grass-like leaves
  • »  Leaves and cylindrical stems are mid-green
  • »  Clusters of greenish-brown seed capsules are found near the terminal tips of the plant
  • »  Bloom Time: May to September

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9cm Potted
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  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:20-60 cm
  • Spread:20-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Green
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Medium
Flowering Time
Lt. Spr-Sum
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Green
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Juncus tenuis

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juncus tenuis

Grows best in an average moist to wet soil, in full sun to partial shade, tolerating most soil types. Spreads by rhizomes and can easily establish itself in almost any growing condition. The size of this plant will vary with the amount of moisture it receives and it is more drought tolerant than most rushes. Foliage can be pruned down in early spring for a tidier appearance.