Juncus arcticus
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Juncus arcticus

Arctic rush

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
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Hardiness
Zone 3–9
Click count
7
Observations
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Description

Source: leafsnap

Juncus arcticus, called the arctic rush, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Juncus, native to the subarctic and subalpine northern hemisphere. It is typically found in wetland and riparian habitats.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Arctic rush comes from habitats that receive abundant sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–35°C

Arctic rush does well in cold climates and at high elevations. It prefers cool temperatures, good airflow, and a moist environment. In summer, steps should be taken to keep it cool, since it is very sensitive to heat and can easily perish. Dry conditions can also damage the plant. In winter, no special cold protection is required, but maintaining soil moisture is important.

Ideal temperature: 0–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Juncus
Family
Juncaceae
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Height
20 cm to 76 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall

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Common Names (1)

en Arctic rush