©2001-06 Photo by Ken Gilliland

Juncus leseurii

Salt Rush
 
Form: Grass/Rush Growth habit: Forms clumps
Size: 3' h x 3' w Deciduous: Evergreen
Flowering Season: Year round Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Color: Light/Dark Brown Hardiness: To 35 degrees
Exposure: Full sun to shade Cultural Uses: Used in basket weaving
Soil Moisture: Semi-moist to wet
Soil Type: Sand to clay CNPS Status: Not Listed
Family: Juncaceae
Distribution: North Coast, Central Coast Habitat: Salt or freshwater marshes, below 300'
 
Wildlife Value: Offers nesting materials.
 

Description:

Great accent plant for moist areas. Birds like the seeds. Makes a good barrier plant.