Juncus xiphioides

Also Known As

Iris Leaved Rush
Irisleaf Rush

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-6'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Juncus xiphioides plant details

Juncus xiphioides is an evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 xiphioides

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: juncaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juncus xiphioides

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: standing water - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This spreading, evergreen, perennial grows 1-3' tall and spreads through creeping rhizomes. Its spreading habit makes it great for erosion control A pretty vertical element in a sunny, moist meadow area or at the edge of a water feature in a mountain garden. Will stay evergreen unless stressed by drought. Blooms May-October Native to California and also found in the western states Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Baja Calif. Can help stabilize stream banks. No Historical Uses found. Found in salt marshes, moist areas, ditches, springs, lake and stream shores. Communitites located in Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Valley Grassland, Wetland-riparian Between 0 and 7000 feet.