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Rocky Mountain rush
Juncus ensifolius


  Fort Collins

Dimensions
Height: 8.0 in. to 2.0 ft.
Spread: 6.0 in.; to 1.0 ft.
Growth Form
Grass/Grass Like
Program Association
Nature in the City
Wildlife Uses
Riparian Birds, Wetland Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate, High
Plant Community
Foothills, Mountains, Riparian, Wetlands
Season of Bloom
June, July, August
Flower Color
Inconspicious
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Wetland Plant
Other Considerations
Limited Availability
Duration
Perennial
Natural Landscape Position
  Fort Collins Model
5, 6, 7
Soil Type
Alkaline/High pH, Variable
Pests/Disease Prone
No
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

This species provides important cover for a variety of birds, small mammals, and medium-sized mammals. Waterfowl often use rush stands for nesting areas.