Juncus patens
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Size at maturity: 1-2' tall, 1-3' wide
- Canopy layer: groundcover
- Light requirements: full sun
- Moisture requirements: moist to wet soil
- Special features: evergreen
Great plant for for sunny areas with ample moisture, such as a raingarden. This plant provides strong visual structure and has a lovely blue-ish hue. It creates small clustered brown inflorescence in summer.
Photo Credit 1: Nikkie West
Photo Credit 2: "Juncus patens (spreading rush) approximately 6 months after being planted" by oliveoligarchy is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Photo Credit 3: "Juncus patens (spreading rush) one-year after planting" by oliveoligarchy is licensed under CC BY 2.0