Juncus textilis - Basket Rush (Plant)

Important fiber plant for the Native Americans. Excellent wildlife value and erosion control. Striking against walls and around water features. Spreads by rhizomes, can be invasive. Plant Characteristics Family Name Juncaceae Species Name Juncus textilis Common Name Basket Rush Plant Type Grass/Grass-Like Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color Bronze, Brown, Copper Flowering Months July, August, September, October, November Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 6ft. x 8ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright, Spreading, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Southern Outer South Coast Ranges, Southwestern CA (except Channel Islands) Natural Habitat