Juncus tenuis
Path Rush
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This small, bright green Juncus grows naturally throughout North America on roadsides and at edges of swamps. Path Rush is practical and useful for wetland restoration plantings, pond margins, highways projects, and disturbed, abandoned areas where reseeding and spreading is vital. Juncus tenuis thrives in a variety of conditions from sun to part shade and in average to wet soils. It is undemanding and low maintenance. Its self-sowing characteristic makes it an outstanding ground cover. Path Rush has soft, touchable foliage and be mowed high (3”-8”) to maintain a uniform look.
Zone
2-10
Growth Cycle
N/A
Features
- Native to North America
- Thrives in wet areas
- Shade Tolerant
- Bioretention/Rain Gardens
- Green Roofs
- Lawn Alternatives
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: slow-medium
- Grow in 1 or 2 gallon containers
- Grow in well-drained soil
- Water needs: keep evenly moist
- Fertilizing: use a slow release, low-rate fertilizer
- Possible pests: aphids
- Overwintering: cold frame with clear poly, keep dry
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- Very cold hardy (to zone 2)
- Grows in varied lighting conditions from sun to part shade
- Successful in average to wet soil
- Use as a groundcover (it will self sow and spread)
- Undemanding and easy
- Soft to the touch
- Though not showy, seed heads add character and texture in the landscape
- Low maintenance—good for sustainable landscapes
