Compact rush
Juncus conglomeratus
Juncus
Juncaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Compact rush thrives in consistently moist soil and full to partial sun conditions. This hardy wetland plant requires minimal care once established and naturally tolerates boggy conditions. Perfect for pond edges, rain gardens, or naturalized wet areas in the landscape.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 8.8
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Algeria
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Central European Rus
Corse
Crozet Is.
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France
Føroyar
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 8, 2022 by Loic Girard (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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