About
Juncus compressus, the round-fruited rush, is a loosely tufted, semi-evergreen perennial to 80 cm tall with narrow, flattened, grass-like stems. Small, light-brown flowers are produced in loose clusters from May to July. A useful plant for moist borders, bog gardens and pond margins.
About the genus
Juncus, the rushes, are annuals and evergreen or deciduous perennials forming clumps or tussocks of narrow, cylindrical or flattened, often grass-like leaves and bearing clusters of small, brown flowers borne on leaf-like stems in summer. Grown in moist borders, bog gardens and pond margins.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Grass Like
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen, Semi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens
Native toEurope, Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in permanently moist soil in sun or partial shade. May also be grown in very shallow water at pool margins
PruningNo pruning required, tidy after flowering if necessary
PropagationPropagate by division from mid-spring to early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free