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Juncus canadensis

Canada Rush

Juncus canadensis, Canada rush, grows well in swampy meadows, boggy sites, and pond margins.  Growing from 1-2' tall, the inflorescence of Canada rush branches from a single point on the stem from July to October.  Color turns from yellow to brown as the season progresses.

• »  Attracts birds
• »  Salt tolerant

• Category

  • Native Wetland Grasses

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • 1' - 2'
  • Clumping
  • Prolific Seeder
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • High Marsh - Saturated Soil
  • Low Marsh 0 - 6"
  • Green
  • Cover
  • Nesting
  • Waterfowl
  • Deer Resistant
  • Goose Resistant
  • OBL
  • Marginal
  • Rush
  • Erosion Control
  • Fibrous Roots
  • Mass Planting
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Storm Water Basin
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