Toad Rush
Juncus bufonius
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azores, Bahamas, Baleares, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Borneo, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Is., Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Corse, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Falkland Is., Finland, Føroyar, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Hainan, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Juan Fernández Is., Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirgizstan, Korea, Kriti, Krym, Kuril Is., Labrador, Lebanon-Syria, Leeward Is., Libya, Madagascar, Madeira, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Palestine, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Prince Edward I., Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Socotra, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Th
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Juncaceae
- Genus:
- Juncus
- Species:
- Juncus bufonius
- USDA Symbol:
- JUBU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-poor, sandy or clay soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in disturbed wet areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in moist soil with light; no pretreatment needed.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Native Seed Group (seeds)