Leopold's Rush

Carried by 4 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Leopold's Rush (Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii) is a rare native grass that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow in moist salt marshes, at elevations from 0-1000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

5 ft Tall

Color

Brown

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow, Standing

Soil description

Tolerant of a variety of garden soils as long as sufficient moisture is available.

Sunset Zones

5, 7, 8*, 9*, 12*, 13*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Moist salt marshes

Plant communities

Coastal Strand, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Mottled Marble

Bactra furfurana

Javelin Moth

Bactra verutana

Alternative names

Common names:

Leopold Rush

Sources

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