Soft Rush

Juncus effusus

Size: 1 Gallon Availability

Grass
Max size: 3’ tall x 4′ wide

Aquatic, Very Moist, Occasionally Moist
Pond, lake, or stream bottom
Sun, Part Shade

Salt Tolerance: Low, Some tolerance of salty wind but not salt spray.
Salt Water Tolerance: Tolerant of inundation to brackish water

Provides food and shelter for wildlife. Tolerant of grazing. Useful plant for borders of ponds/lakes, restoration and mitigation of wetlands.

Larval host plant for javelin moth, and Henry’s marsh moth.