California gray rush
Juncus patens
Description:
Attractive, gray green foliage grows in a tidy, upright, architectural form; great rain garden plant tolerates heavy clay and poor drainage; provides birds with food, nesting material and nesting habitat.
Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Grass/Grass-like
Height:
up to 2 ft
Width:
2 ft
Wildlife Value:
Song Birds
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Shade (less than 1 hour of direct sunlight)
Irrigation Needs:
Moderate (deep watering once a week)
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Cut to ground in the winter every few years to rejuvenate. Can dig up and divide in cool season.