Brownhead Rush
Juncus phaeocephalus
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © underthetree0 (iNaturalist #217911839)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Juncaceae
- Genus:
- Juncus
- Species:
- Juncus phaeocephalus
- USDA Symbol:
- JUPH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- brown, green
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, waterfowl
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, sandy to clayey soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal marshes and wetlands
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds are collected between June 1st and August 31st. Mature inflorescences and seeds are brown. The plant is found on beaches, dunes, and meadows, from Los Angeles County and Santa Rosa Island north to Oregon.
Source: npn.rngr.net