Poverty Rush
Also Known As:
Path RushBotanical Name:
Juncus tenuis- Forms a dense clump of upright narrow stems with a basal tuft of flat grass-like leaves
- Leaves and cylindrical stems are mid-green
- Clusters of greenish-brown seed capsules are found near the terminal tips of the plant
- Bloom Time: May to September
Hardiness Zone
2
Flower Colour
- Green
Height
20 cm-60 cm
Spread
20 cm-50 cm
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Poverty Rush
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Average to Dry Soils
- Moist to Average
- Moist to Wet Soils
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Green
Attributes
- Long Blooming
- Low Maintenance
- Native to Ontario
Flowering Time
- Lt. Spr-Sum
- Lt. Sum-Fall
- Summer
Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Bog or water garden
- Ground cover
- Naturalizing
- Roadside planting
- Woodland/woods edge
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Grows best in an average moist to wet soil, in full sun to partial shade, tolerating most soil types. Spreads by rhizomes and can easily establish itself in almost any growing condition. The size of this plant will vary with the amount of moisture it receives and it is more drought tolerant than most rushes. Foliage can be pruned down in early spring for a tidier appearance.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario
Size: 9pt
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