Q juncus-textilis

Basket Rush – Juncus textilis (JUN-kus TEX-ti-lis) Family: Juncaceae (Rush Family) Native to: Outer Coastal Ranges of central & S. CA from Santa Barbara Co. to N. Mexico; dry or moist (often damp) soils, usually in foothills, lower elevations. Growth characteristics: clumping perennial rush mature height: 3-6 ft. mature width: 10+ ft. Large, evergreen grass-like rush that spreads via stout rhizomes. Stems are stout and lighter green that the similar Common Rush (Juncus balticus). Rigid, somewhat woody stems retain their cylindrical shape when dried. Tips are pointed, sharp – plant where will not be a hazard. Blooms/fruits: Blooms May/June, but retains seed heads & seeds through summer. Flowering heads are located along stems, contain numerous flowers in loose bunches. Fruits & seeds more showy than flowers. Uses in the garden: Most often used for pond and stream banks. Also makes an attractive barrier plant. Good for stabilizing slopes. Attractive and unusual plant for large containers & planters. Use as background for contrasting plants. Important plant for basket-making. Sensible substitute for: Non-native rushes, ornamental grasses. Attracts: Excellent habitat plant: seed eaten by waterfowl, songbirds, and small mammals ; provides cover and improves water quality for fish, amphibians. Requirements: Element Requirement Sun Full sun to light shade Soil Any texture (sand to clay); any local pH Water Needs moist soils, especially for establishment. Can tolerate periods of flooding and drought once established. Fertilizer Probably tolerates occasional; leaf mulch OK Other Management: Best contained in the garden setting, although limiting water can inhibit spreading. Regular harvesting of stems and/or periodic cutting back to above the rhizomes (or burning) rejuvenates plants. Propagation: from seed : pre-soak fresh seed; need light, heat. by divisions : easy Plant/seed sources (see list for source numbers): 1, 2, 8, 13, 14, 20 1/19/15 © Project SOUND

Upload
cvadheim
Category

Education
view
29
download
0

TAGS:

Embed Size (px):

Transcript of Q juncus-textilis

Basket Rush – Juncus textilis (JUN-kus TEX-ti-lis)

Family: Juncaceae (Rush Family)

Native to: Outer Coastal Ranges of central & S. CA from Santa Barbara Co. to N. Mexico; dry or moist

(often damp) soils, usually in foothills, lower elevations.

Growth characteristics: clumping perennial rush mature height: 3-6 ft. mature width: 10+ ft.

Large, evergreen grass-like rush that spreads via stout rhizomes. Stems are stout and lighter green that the similar Common Rush (Juncus balticus). Rigid, somewhat woody stems retain their cylindrical shape

when dried. Tips are pointed, sharp – plant where will not be a hazard.

Blooms/fruits: Blooms May/June, but retains seed heads & seeds through summer. Flowering heads are

located along stems, contain numerous flowers in loose bunches. Fruits & seeds more showy than

flowers.

Uses in the garden: Most often used for pond and stream banks. Also makes an attractive barrier plant.

Good for stabilizing slopes. Attractive and unusual plant for large containers & planters. Use as background for contrasting plants. Important plant for basket-making.

Sensible substitute for: Non-native rushes, ornamental grasses.

Attracts: Excellent habitat plant: seed eaten by waterfowl, songbirds, and small mammals ; provides

cover and improves water quality for fish, amphibians.

Requirements:

Element Requirement

Sun Full sun to light shade

Soil Any texture (sand to clay); any local pH

Water Needs moist soils, especially for establishment. Can tolerate periods of flooding

and drought once established.

Fertilizer Probably tolerates occasional; leaf mulch OK

Other

Management: Best contained in the garden setting, although limiting water can inhibit spreading.