Soft Rush | Juncus effusus
The Highlights
- Arching fans of smooth, bright emerald green upright stems
- Miniature greenish-brown flowers appear just below the stems from June to August
- This perennial native plant provides year round interest. In warmer areas it remains green all year round; in colder parts of the UK it turns golden yellow in autumn before browning in the winter
- Plant in the shallows at the edge of a pond, in water and bog gardens or in containers
- These are the rushes that were used as a floor covering in Tudor times
- May help control erosion on banks
- A striking vertical accent plant which provides shelter and perching places for wildlife including damselflies and dragonflies /ul>
The Highlights
- Arching fans of smooth, bright emerald green upright stems
- Miniature greenish-brown flowers appear just below the stems from June to August
- This perennial native plant provides year round interest. In warmer areas it remains green all year round; in colder parts of the UK it turns golden yellow in autumn before browning in the winter
- Plant in the shallows at the edge of a pond, in water and bog gardens or in containers
- These are the rushes that were used as a floor covering in Tudor times
- May help control erosion on banks
- A striking vertical accent plant which provides shelter and perching places for wildlife including damselflies and dragonflies /ul>
Care Guide
Pest and disease free
Virtually pest and disease free MORE
Keep well watered
Needs a permanently wet soil - do not allow soil to dry out.
Full sun
Position where the plants will receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily in spring/summer.
Any moist, poorly drained soil
Any permanently moist or waterlogged soil.
Feeding may be needed
No feeding is needed if you plant straight into a mature pond due to the nutrient content of pond water, but in a non-pond setting it's a good idea to feed in the spring, using a slow release general fertiliser. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower