Soft Rush

Verified Florida NativeGrass

Juncus effusus

Family: Juncaceae

Soft Rush (Juncus effusus) is a Florida native grass. A clumping rush with cylindrical, dark green stems that lack obvious leaves. Forms dense tufts in wet areas and provides important erosion control. Habitats: Wetland, Riparian, Swamp. Light: full sun, partial shade.

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Native to: Florida

Growth Form: Grass

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Plant Description

A clumping rush with cylindrical, dark green stems that lack obvious leaves. Forms dense tufts in wet areas and provides important erosion control.

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This value came from legacy inferred data and should not be treated as authoritative.

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: High
Soil: Muck, Clay
Drought Tolerance: None
Salt Tolerance: Low

Size & Growth

Mature Height: 2-4 ft
Mature Width: 2-3 ft
Growth Rate: Fast

Ecological Value

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Bloom Season: Summer

Habitat & Zones

Habitats: WetlandRiparianSwamp
USDA Zones: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Flood Tolerance: High

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