Bog Rush
(Juncus biflorus)
Bog Rush (Juncus biflorus)
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Photo by: Lauren McLaurin | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Lauren McLaurin | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-04-16T14:57:18-07:00 |


























Estimated Native Range
Summary
Juncus biflorus, commonly known as Bog Rush, is an evergreen perennial herb, that is native to wetlands, including marshes, wet meadows, and the edges of ponds and streams in the Southeast USA. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) and a width of 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 meters). This plant features clusters of small, greenish-brown flowers that may not be particularly showy but are interesting upon close inspection, usually blooming in the summer months.
Bog Rush is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used in water gardens, rain gardens, and for naturalizing in wet areas. It provides texture and vertical interest with its upright, cylindrical stems. In cultivation, it requires consistent moisture and can even tolerate standing water, making it suitable for pond edges and boggy areas. It prefers full sun to part shade and can adapt to a variety of wet soil conditions. While generally low-maintenance, it can spread vigorously in ideal conditions and may require management to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Bog Rush is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used in water gardens, rain gardens, and for naturalizing in wet areas. It provides texture and vertical interest with its upright, cylindrical stems. In cultivation, it requires consistent moisture and can even tolerate standing water, making it suitable for pond edges and boggy areas. It prefers full sun to part shade and can adapt to a variety of wet soil conditions. While generally low-maintenance, it can spread vigorously in ideal conditions and may require management to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 4-5 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: High
- Drainage: Slow, Wet
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to wetlands, including marshes, wet meadows, and the edges of ponds and streams in the Southeast USA
Other Names
Common Names: Two-Flowered Rush, Jonc Biflore
Scientific Names: , Juncus biflorus, Juncus marginatus var. biflorus, Juncus biflorus f. adinus, Juncus aristulatus subsp. biflorus, Juncus biflorus f. biflorus, Juncus marginatus subsp. odoratus,
GBIF Accepted Name: Juncus biflorus Elliott