Juncus balticus

Also Known As

Baltic Rush

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

1-12

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Juncus balticus plant details

Juncus balticus is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and summer green and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juncus balticus

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: juncaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: green and purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juncus balticus

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wire rush grows up to 3-feet tall and, with numerous rhizomes, it forms stiff clumps arising from runners. Use this plant in your native garden for excellent erosion control near water sources. Native to California and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. Baltic rush has been rated as good cover for waterfowl, non-game birds, and small mammals Blackfoot Indians used the roots for making a brown dye and other tribes used its stems to make baskets and mats. Found in brackish marsh plains . Communitites located in Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Valley Grassland Between 0 and 11,000 feet.