Soft Rush (Juncus effusus)

This is one of the true rushes. It’s soft, grass-like stems are in clumps and can reach heights of 2’ to 4’. It bears very small, yellowish-green to pale brown flowers that bloom in one-sided clusters located on stem sides slightly below the stem tips. The flowers emerge in summer (July to September). It may help control soil erosion on moist banks. Muskrats feed on the rootstalks, and birds find shelter among the stems.

Attracts: 🐦
Light: full sun
Soil: medium to wet