Sea rush

Juncus kraussii, Juncaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 9

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Smooth CordgrassSpartina alterniflora

Physical SupportWind Protection

California Giant BulrushScirpus californicus

Physical SupportWind Protection

Red EscalloniaEscallonia macrantha

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Wilson's BarberryBerberis wilsoniae

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

BroadleafGriselinia littoralis

Wind Protection

Sand CordgrassSpartina bakeri

Wind Protection

Grey Moor GrassSesleria nitida

Wind ProtectionPhysical SupportNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Mediterranean Golden Beard GrassChrysopogon gryllus

Mediterranean golden beard grass root exudates and competition affect sea rush growth

Saltmeadow CordgrassSpartina patens

Both salt-tolerant species compete for similar saline habitats with potential allelopathic interference

Uses

Functions

Salt ToleranceCoastal StabilizationWetland RestorationErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does Sea rush grow in?

Sea rush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Sea rush?

Good companions for Sea rush include Smooth Cordgrass, California Giant Bulrush, Red Escallonia, Wilson's Barberry, Broadleaf.

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