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Juncus patens
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Spike or Common Rush |
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Form: |
Grass/Rush |
Growth habit: |
Low, but upright |
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Size: |
2' h x spreading |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Year round |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
Light/Dark Brown |
Hardiness: |
To 35 degrees |
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Exposure: |
Full sun to shade |
Cultural Uses: |
Used in basket weaving |
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Soil Moisture: |
Semi-moist to wet |
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Soil Type: |
Sand to clay |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Juncaceae |
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Distribution: |
Klamath Range, North Coast Range,
Central West, South Coast, Channel Islands, Western Transverse
Ranges |
Habitat: |
Marshy places. Elevation: below 1600
meters. |
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Wildlife Value: |
Offers nesting materials. |
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Description:
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Recommended for marshes, pond edges, or
wetlands. Good background accent plant. Highly recommended in
container. Sharp, pointy leaves good for barrier plant. |
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