Soft Rush

Juncus effusus
Español: Flor de Jamaica
Often planted in restoration and mitigation wetlands. Makes a good plant to border retention ponds. Rain gardens and bioswales.

Tolerance

Tolerant of inundation with brackish water



Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Wildlife

Used for nesting and as a food source. Said to be deer resistant.

Habitat

Moist-wet sites. Disturbed wetlands. Very tolerant of grazing.

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