Leafybract Dwarf Rush
Juncinella capitata
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kriti, Lesotho, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm (en.wikipedia.org) ),Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Josepgesti,Domenico Puntillo,Andrea Moro,René Andersen,Stefan.lefnaer,Andre Hospers,Karen & Mike,Jan Kops (en.wikipedia.org),Domenico Puntillo
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Juncaceae
- Genus:
- Juncinella
- Species:
- Juncinella capitata
- USDA Symbol:
- JUCA5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers coastal sandy habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI