Baltic rush
Juncus balticus
Juncus
Juncaceae
Native Plants
Zone 3–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Baltic rush is an exceptionally hardy wetland plant perfect for rain gardens and erosion control. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions from wet to moderately dry. Fast-growing and requires minimal maintenance once established in appropriate locations.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water Deeply, Tolerates Both Wet And Dry Periods
Soil pH
6 – 9
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 30″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alaska
Alberta
Argentina Northwest
Argentina South
Arizona
Baltic States
Bolivia
British Columbia
California
Chile Central
Chile North
Chile South
Colombia
Colorado
Costa Rica
Denmark
Ecuador
Finland
France
Føroyar
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 1, 2020 by Diego Alex (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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