Juncus canadensis
Juncus canadensis
Juncus
Juncaceae
Native Plants
Zone 2–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Canada rush is a hardy wetland perennial that thrives in moist to wet soils and partial shade. It requires minimal care once established but needs consistent moisture to flourish. Perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, and naturalized areas where it provides habitat value.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Moist • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Feels Dry, Maintaining Steady Moisture
Soil pH
4.5 – 5.9
Temperature
-50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Division, Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Arkansas
Belgium
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Labrador
Louisiana
Maine
Manitoba
Maryland
Masachusettes
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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