{"product_id":"juncus-effusus","title":"Juncus effusus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuncus effusus\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Soft Rush, is a clump forming wetland perennial valued for its upright cylindrical stems and ability to thrive in saturated soils. It adds vertical texture while also providing important habitat for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet to moist soils; tolerates standing water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e High; prefers consistently wet conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally unbothered by deer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuncus effusus is native to much of North America and is commonly found in marshes, ditches, pond edges, and wet meadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nesting and cover for waterfowl, songbirds, and marsh birds; seeds are eaten by sparrows and finches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphibians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers shelter and breeding cover for frogs and salamanders in wetland habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart for massing in wet conditions or naturalized areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited for rain gardens, swales, wetland restorations, and pond edges where water retention is high. Adds vertical contrast to moist or aquatic plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex stricta (Tussock Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complements with clumping habit and similar water needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds red summer blooms and supports hummingbirds in wet soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIris versicolor (Blue Flag Iris)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides showy flowers and thrives in moist conditions alongside Juncus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaltha palustris (Marsh Marigold)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers early yellow blooms in wet meadows and bogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSagittaria latifolia (Duck Potato)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds architectural foliage and supports aquatic pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45948305768609,"sku":"G JUNCUS EFFUSUS","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/jjuunnjj.jpg?v=1674837161","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/juncus-effusus","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}