Juncus gerardii - Saltmeadow rush

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Native Wetland Plants

Juncus gerardii

Saltmeadow rush

More About Saltmeadow rush

  • Medium spreading rhizomatous

Juncus gerardii, Saltmeadow rush, is a perennial wetland plant that grows on tide lines and along waterways from vigorous rhizomes forming small upright stands just over 1' tall. The rigid stems of Saltmeadow rush rise from spreading rhizomes making it a wonderful plant for pond edges, water gardens, marshes, and shallow waters.

Bloom Color

Brown

Juncus gerardii Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
Mature Height
• 1' - 2'
Spread Characteristics
• Rhizomatous - Med
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Pond Zonation
• High Marsh - Saturated Soil
• Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Nesting
• Waterfowl
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Goose Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
• FAC
• FACW
• OBL
Plant Type
• Bog/Marsh
• Marginal
• Rush
Attributes
• Erosion Control
• Fibrous Roots
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Salt Tolerant
• Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7