Juncus effusus Soft Rush
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW+ Soil: pH 5.5-7.0
Form/Color Semievergreen, slow grower to 3', tufted, Stormwater Tolerant of stormwater.
spreading, blooms and fruits in July- Tolerance:
September.
Urban Adapted to variety of soils, moderate
Tolerance: tolerance of soil compaction,
performs well in the right of way.
Habitat: Wet meadows, freshwater tidal and
nontidal marshes, ditches, pond edges.
Ecosystem Wildlife value high, host to some
Services: butterflies.
Hydrology: Tolerant of flooding.
Ornamental Upright clump-forming rush with bright
Value: green hollow leaves. Compact Compatibility: Not a known allelopath, moderate
infloresence mid-way up the stem. grower, no vegetative spread.
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Tough, reliable plant, resistant to
goose depredations once
Shade Tolerant of partial shade. established.
Tolerance:
Juncus gerardii Black Grass
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW+ Soil: Not Available.
Form/Color To 16", tufted, blooms and fruits in June- Stormwater Potentially tolerant of stormwater.
September, inflorescence is dark. Tolerance:
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: High salt marsh.
Ecosystem Provides nesting habitat, attracts
Services: waterfowl.
Hydrology: Tolerates some flooding.
Ornamental Tufted form.
Value: Compatibility: Can form colonies.
Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other:
Shade Intolerant of shade.
Tolerance: