california gray rush
Juncus patens
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Grass/grass-like
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Red , green , brown
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
California gray rush (Juncus patens) is a grass for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It stays evergreen and is drought tolerant. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. The clumps reach 12 to 24 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with California poppy, Broom tea tree, and Anouk Spanish lavender.
Native range
CA, OR, and WA.