dudley's rush
Juncus dudleyi
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size1.5 to 2.5 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Habit
- Grass/grass-like
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Green
Garden uses
Notes
Dudley's rush (Juncus dudleyi) is a grass-like plant for rain gardens and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet soil. It grows 18 to 30 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches. Small green flowers appear in mid to late spring and again in early to mid summer. The leaves form a basal tuft.
Pairs well with Blue flag, Sedge, and Incrediball Blush smooth hydrangea.
Native range
Northern and central North America.