Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Nomenclature
Common Name:
needle rush
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Juncus roemerianus
Family:
Juncaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
grass
Size:
3-5 ft
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
green
Fruit Color:
brown
Phenology:
evergreen
Noted For:
Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Salt marsh restoration. Not a good choice for most landscape uses.
Considerations:
Availability:
Native Nurseries, Specialty Provider
Propagation:
Light:
Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Aquatic ---to--- Usually moist, occasional inundation
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam
Soil pH:
5-8+ (usually alkaline)
Suitable to Grow In:
9A,9B,10A
Ecology
Wildlife:
Birds
Used by birds for nesting and food.
Native Habitats:
Salt marsh.
Natural Range in Florida:
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