Juncus roemerianus
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Needle Rush
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability: | Native nurseries, Specialty providers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| (Aquatic ----- to ----- Usually moist, occasional inundation) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: | Aquatic ----- to ----- Usually moist, occasional inundation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray/ Salty Soil Tolerance: | High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil or other substrate: | Marine alluvium, Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil pH: | 5-8+ (usually alkaline) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ecology
| Wildlife: |
Used by birds for nesting and food. | |
| Insects: | ||
| Native Habitats: | Salt marsh. |
Distribution and Planting Zones
Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 8A 8B 9A 9B
USDA zones are based on minimum winter temperatures