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Juncus acuminatus is a species of rush known by the common names tapertip rush and sharp-fruited rush. It is native to North and Central America, where it can be found in and around water bodies from central Canada to Honduras. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb forming clumps up to about 80 centimeters tall. The flower cluster is an open array of many clusters of up to 20 flowers each. The flower has pointed segments a few millimeters long which may be light reddish brown to greenish in color.

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 - 3 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

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Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Full Sun

Soil drainage

Fast, Standing

Soil description

Adaptable, tolerant of sand, loam and clay.

Site type

Sandy riverbanks, lake shores, wet places

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 5 likely

Confirmed Likely

Mottled Marble

Bactra furfurana

Javelin Moth

Bactra verutana

Thopeutis forbesellus