Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juncaceae

Genus:

Juncus

Species:

Juncus bulbosus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, aug

Bloom Colors:

brown

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, Nova Scotia

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wet, acidic environments like bogs and fens