Sharp rush
Juncus acutus
Juncus
Juncaceae
Native Plants
Zone 3–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Sharp rush is an extremely hardy wetland plant that tolerates poor soils and wet conditions. Plant near water features or in boggy areas where other plants struggle. Requires minimal care once established and provides excellent erosion control.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 30″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Algeria
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Argentina South
Arizona
Ascension
Azores
Baleares
Bermuda
Brazil South
California
Canary Is.
Cape Provinces
Cape Verde
Chile North
Chile South
Corse
Cyprus
East Aegean Is.
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 21, 2019 by margarida vila (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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