Slender Rush

Juncus tenuis Slender rush, or path rush, forms attractive tufts of soft, bright green foliage that provide beauty and structure to the garden all year long. The leaves branch off from the base into an attractive fan-shape, with spiky flower heads positioned at the top in late summer and early fall. These flowers are relatively unnoticeable to you and I, but are attractive to pollinators and scores of beneficial insects and later become seeds that are a source of food for several species of songbirds. Plant type/canopy layer: evergreen, perennial, grass or grass-like plant Size at maturity: 6-20” tall, 12-24" wide Light requirements: full sun, part sun/part shade Moisture requirements: moist to wet soil Bloom time: Aug - Sept (inflorescence) Growth rate/ease: slow/medium growth rate, easy to grow Wildlife support: inflorescence attract and support bees, other insect pollinators; seeds are eaten by some upland gamebirds and songbirds; foliage is used for nest construc