Juncus effusus (Common Rush)

Common Rush is a nice ornamental rush found in prairie wetlands and will adapt to mesic soils. Loose brownish seedheads form just below the tips of the stems. It is used in Japan for making tatami mats for the home. From ancient times to modern history in England, Common Rush was used as rushlights, an inexpensive candle-like light. Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet-Mesic, Mesic Height 2' Flower Time June, July Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes?    Why Plant Natives? Photo By: James Lindsey at Ecology of Commanster [CC BY-SA 2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons