Dudley’s Rush
(Juncus dudleyi)
Dudley’s Rush (Juncus dudleyi)
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Photo by: Erica Barkley | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Erica Barkley | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-08-23T11:55:17-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Juncus dudleyi, commonly known as Dudley’s Rush, is a perennial herb native to wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams across North America. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). Dudley’s Rush has a clumping habit with upright cylindrical stems and inconspicuous brown flowers that appear in summer. While not showy, the flowers are interesting upon close inspection, and the plant’s form can add texture to garden settings.
Dudley’s Rush is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used in rain gardens, wetland restoration projects, and as a naturalizing element in water features. It is also suitable for erosion control due to its dense root system. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and requires consistently moist to wet soil. It is relatively low maintenance and can be a good choice for areas where other plants might struggle due to wet conditions. However, it can spread aggressively in ideal conditions, so care should be taken to manage its growth in smaller garden spaces.CC BY-SA 4.0
Dudley’s Rush is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used in rain gardens, wetland restoration projects, and as a naturalizing element in water features. It is also suitable for erosion control due to its dense root system. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and requires consistently moist to wet soil. It is relatively low maintenance and can be a good choice for areas where other plants might struggle due to wet conditions. However, it can spread aggressively in ideal conditions, so care should be taken to manage its growth in smaller garden spaces.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 1.5-2.5 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Standing, Slow
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Low Maintenance, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams in the central and eastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Dudley Rush, Dudley-Binse, Jonc De Dudley
Scientific Names: , Juncus dudleyi, Juncus tenuis var. platycaulos, Juncus tenuis var. dudleyi, Juncus tenuis subsp. dudleyi, Juncus tenuis var. uniflorus, Juncus andreanus, Juncus platycaulos, Juncus coarctatus,
GBIF Accepted Name: Juncus dudleyi Wiegand