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California Gray Rush

Juncus Patens

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Overview

California Gray Rush, or Juncus patens, is an evergreen perennial valued for its robust, upright blue-green stems, reaching 2-3 ft tall and 1-2 ft wide. This hardy native prefers full sun to partial shade, and thrives in various soil types, even tolerating wet conditions. It's low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and ideal for water-wise gardens and borders, providing year-round texture and habitat for local wildlife. USDA zones 7-10.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 4–9
California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — is an evergreen perennial valued for its robust
California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — reaching 2-3 ft tall and 1-2 ft wideCalifornia Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — This hardy native prefers full sun to partial shadeCalifornia Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — and thrives in various soil typesCalifornia Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — even tolerating wet conditionsCalifornia Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — and ideal for water-wise gardens and borders

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Juncaceae

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California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — is an evergreen perennial valued for its robust
California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — reaching 2-3 ft tall and 1-2 ft wide
California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — This hardy native prefers full sun to partial shade
California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — and thrives in various soil types
California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — even tolerating wet conditions
California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — and ideal for water-wise gardens and borders

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