Canadian Rush
(Juncus canadensis)
Canadian Rush (Juncus canadensis)
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David McCorquodale
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Photo by: David McCorquodale | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: David McCorquodale | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-10-04T10:13:52-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Juncus canadensis, commonly known as Canadian Rush, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to wetland habitats such as marshes, fens, wet meadows, and along the edges of ponds and streams in central and eastern Canada and the central and eastern United States. It has also been introduced to Oregon, New Zealand, and parts of Europe. Canadian Rush typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) and forms dense clumps of upright, cylindrical, grass-like leaves. The inconspicuous greenish to brownish flowers appear in summer, followed by small, capsule-like fruits.
Canadian Rush is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used in rain gardens, wetland restoration projects, and as a natural filtration system in water gardens. It is also appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and its role in supporting wetland ecosystems. While it prefers full sun to part shade, Juncus canadensis is adaptable to various light conditions and can handle a range of soil moisture levels, from standing water to moderately wet soils. It is not known for any significant disease or pest issues, but care should be taken to ensure it does not become invasive outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Canadian Rush is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used in rain gardens, wetland restoration projects, and as a natural filtration system in water gardens. It is also appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and its role in supporting wetland ecosystems. While it prefers full sun to part shade, Juncus canadensis is adaptable to various light conditions and can handle a range of soil moisture levels, from standing water to moderately wet soils. It is not known for any significant disease or pest issues, but care should be taken to ensure it does not become invasive outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Wetland habitats such as marshes, fens, wet meadows, and along the edges of ponds and streams
Other Names
Common Names: Canada Rush
Scientific Names: , Juncus canadensis, Juncus canadensis var. canadensis, Juncus canadensis var. sparsiflorus, Juncus canadensis var. euroauster, Juncus canadensis var. longicaudatus, Juncus canadensis f. conglobatus, Juncus canadensis f. apertus, Juncus longicaudatus, Juncus canadensis var. typicus
GBIF Accepted Name: Juncus canadensis Gay