Parry's Rush
Juncus parryi
Hurd, E.G., S. Goodrich, and N.L. Shaw.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Juncaceae
- Genus:
- Juncus
- Species:
- Juncus parryi
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Purple, Brown
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia
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:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in alpine and subalpine meadows
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Divisions: placed into Vitamin B-1 solution for 15 minutes. Seed: sown into cone-tainers filled with Sunshine # 1, amended with micro-nutrients and a slow-release fertilizer. Flats covered with polyethylene bags and placed in a walk-in cooler for 5 weeks.
Establishment: No significant differences in emergence or seedling vigor were noted between 5, 10 or 16 week stratified seeds. 0 germinants were observed in control flats.
Source: npn.rngr.net