Bog Rush

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Bog Rush (Juncus effusus var. brunneus) is a native grass that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California, primarily in the North Coast, the Central Coast and South Coast regions. It tends to grow in wet places, at elevations from 0-8200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

4 ft Tall

Color

Brown

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Moderate, High

Soil drainage

Standing

Sunset Zones

4*, 5*, 8, 9, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 19, 20, 21, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Wet places

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Bactra furfurana

Javelin Moth

Bactra verutana

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Cisseps fulvicollis

Alternative names

Common names:

Lamp Rush, Soft Rush

Botanical names:

Juncus effusus var. brunneus

Sources

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