Spreading Blue Rush (Juncus patens). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Spreading Blue Rush (Juncus patens). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Spreading Blue Rush (Juncus patens). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.

Spreading Blue Rush

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Juncus patens

  • 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

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