Juncus planifolius
Juncus planifolius
Juncus
Juncaceae
Native Plants
Zone 2–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This temperate rush is very low maintenance once established, tolerating poor soils and variable moisture. Perfect for naturalized areas or rain gardens where other plants struggle. Extremely hardy but not widely cultivated commercially.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water Thoroughly Then Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.5 – 8
Temperature
-50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Division, Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Chile Central
Chile South
Hawaii
Juan Fernández Is.
New South Wales
New Zealand North
New Zealand South
Oregon
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
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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