Grassleaf Rush
Juncus marginatus
- Native to:
- Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, United States, Venezuela, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © jrichardabbott (iNaturalist #53445236)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Juncaceae
- Genus:
- Juncus
- Species:
- Juncus marginatus
- USDA Symbol:
- JUMA4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-brown
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- wet, sandy or peaty soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in wetlands and marshes
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Seeds were cold stratified for 100 days
Source: npn.rngr.net