Overview
Juncus articulatus is a clump-forming grass like in the genus Juncus, part of the Juncaceae family, with narrow, cylindrical leaves foliage. Juncus articulatus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include pond margins, wetland areas and bog gardens.
About
Juncus articulatus is a flowering plant species in the rush family Juncaceae. It is known by the common name jointleaf rush or jointed rush, which can also refer to J. kraussii from Australia. It is native to Eurasia, Canada, Greenland and much of the United States. It grows in moist areas, such as wet sand, and thrives in calcareous soils. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for pond margins, wetland areas and bog gardens. It tolerates soil of any pH, wet, moist conditions and north, south, east and west-facing aspects. Plant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Juncus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Wet, Moist
- Aspect
- North, South, East, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Juncus articulatus size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Narrow, Cylindrical leaves
- Suggested uses
- Pond margins, Wetland areas, Bog gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Juncus articulatus
- Propagation
- Division, Seed
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Juncus articulatus?
Juncus articulatus prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Juncus articulatus need?
Juncus articulatus is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays wet to moist.
Is Juncus articulatus hardy in the UK?
Juncus articulatus has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Juncus articulatus?
Division, Seed.
More in the Juncus genus
- Juncusrush
- Juncus balticusBaltic rush
- Juncus balticus 'Spiralis'
- Juncus bulbosusbulbous rush
- Juncus decipiens 'Curly-wurly'
- Juncus dudleyi
- Juncus filiformisthread rush
- Juncus nodosus
