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Basket Rush

Juncus Textilis

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Overview

Juncus textilis, commonly known as Basket Rush, is a perennial, ornamental grass-like plant. Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it boasts cylindrical, green stems that can reach 2-3 feet high and spread 1-2 feet wide. Adaptable to various soil types, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist conditions, emulating its native wetlands. Perfect for water features and rain gardens, it provides strong vertical lines in a landscape design.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 2–9Type Grass
Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — green stems that can reach 2-3 feet high and spread 1-2 feet wide
Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — Adaptable to various soil typesBasket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — Juncus textilis, commonly known as Basket Rush, is a perennial, ornamental grass-like plantBasket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10Juncus TextilisJuncus TextilisJuncus Textilis

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
2–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Juncaceae

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Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — green stems that can reach 2-3 feet high and spread 1-2 feet wide
Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — Adaptable to various soil types
Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — Juncus textilis, commonly known as Basket Rush, is a perennial, ornamental grass-like plant
Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10
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