Brown Headed Rush

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Brown Headed Rush (Juncus phaeocephalus var. phaeocephalus) is a native grass that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in moist places, at elevations from 0-7200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 ft Tall

Color

Brown

Special uses

Lawn alternative

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Soil drainage

Standing

Sunset Zones

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

Natural setting

Site type

Moist places

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Javelin Moth

Bactra verutana

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Cisseps fulvicollis

Alternative names

Common names:

Brown-headed Rush, Brownhead Rush

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