Soft Rush

Juncus effusus
AKA Common Rush - a native rush with good seedling vigor

Soft Rush
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About Soft Rush

Soft or "Common" Rush is a perennial, native bunch-type species with dark green foliage and brown flowers. It has good seedling vigor and prefers full sun. It has some drought tolerance, but performs best in the moist soils or standing water of floodplains, wet meadows, swamps, and shorelines. The main uses of this plant is habitat for small song birds and waterfowl.

Photo courtesy of: Larry Allain @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

Purchase Soft Rush

This product is sold by the Pure Live Seed (PLS) pound.

Product Details

Height Range: 6 - 36 inches
Seeding Rate: 3.5 Grams / 1,000 sq ft or Up to 20% of a Mixture
Seeds Per Pound: 17,000,000
Growing Season: Warm Season
Lifespan: Perennial
Planting Season: Spring
Winter/Dormant
Target Solution: Drought Tolerant
Sand Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Full Sun
Erosion Control
High Elevation
Quick Establishment
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Ideal for Birds
Ideal for Bees
All Purpose Solution
Use: Conservation
Ground Cover & Erosion Control
Landscape & Ornamental
Revegetation
Wildlife Habitat & Food
Multi-Purpose Use