Spreading Rush
Juncus patens
Architectural gray-green rush for versatile landscapes.
- Plant Type
- Ornamental Grasses
- Width
- 1-3 Ft.
- Height
- 1-3 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Design image count
- 2
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Create design onlineAbout Spreading Rush
Juncus patens, known as California gray rush, is a versatile evergreen perennial forming dense, upright clumps of slender, leafless, gray-green stems. Reaching three feet in height, this architectural plant spreads via rhizomes and features subtle golden-brown flower clusters. It thrives in moist to wet soils, making it ideal for rain gardens, yet it remains drought-tolerant once established. Its vertical form provides striking contrast in containers, while resilience suits habitat restoration.