Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii - Southwestern Spiny Rush (Plant)

Great accent plant for moist areas. Birds like the seeds. Makes a good barrier plant. Threatened by urbanization and flood control in California. Spreads by rhizomes, can be invasive. Plant Characteristics Family Name Juncaceae Species Name Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii Common Name Southwestern Spiny Rush Plant Type Grass/Grass-Like Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Inland-Shade, Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color Bronze, Brown, Copper Flowering Months June, July, August Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 3ft. x 6ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered 4.2 (limited distribution) Growth Habit Upright, Spreading, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Central Coast, South Coast, s Channel Islands, Sonoran Desert; to AZ, Baja CA, S