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Juncus balticus

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Names

Common Names
Baltic Rush, Wire Rush

Growth

Height
4-40 inches
Growth Rate
Fast

Appearance

Bloom Color
Brown to Purple
Foliage Color
Dark green
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow-brown

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5-7
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal Full Sun: six or more hours of direct sunlight per day, Partial Sun: 3–6 hours per day, Partial Shade: tolerates some shade, Full Shade: not defined
Soil Type
Loam soil, neutral to slightly acidic.
Soil Drainage
Tolerates a wide range of drainage, from fast to standing water.
Soil pH
5.0-8.0---------------------------------------- Acidic to basic

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds (surface sow in pots in a cold frame in early spring; keep moist; transplant when seedlings are large enough), Division (in spring; divide large clumps and replant; or pot up smaller clumps and grow on in a cold frame before planting out)

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts butterflies and moths; bees, hummingbirds, and birds not indicated.

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024