Gray Rush (Juncus patens)

Scientific Name - Juncus patens
Common Name - Gray Rush

Juncus patens is a clump-forming perennial rush with slender, upright, grey-green to blue-green stems and small brown flower clusters. Its architectural form adds a strong vertical accent to water features, contrasting beautifully with broad-leaved plants. It grows at seeps, springs, and riparian zones in stream beds and on river and pond banks, in marshes, and in other moist habitats.

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Growth Rate: Moderate

Mature Height: Approximately 60–90 cm, with an upright, clump-forming growth habit

Growing Conditions: Moist to wet soil; tolerates seasonal drying once established

Plant Type: Perennial rush.