Juncus acutus - Spiny Rush (Plant) California Excellent screen or specimen plant

Excellent screen or specimen plant notable for its 1 foot long catkins that give the appearance of a weeping habit

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Juncus acutus - Spiny Rush (Plant) California Excellent screen or specimen plantWhile uncommon in urban gardens, this species grows in bogs and ponds and can be used as a groundcover. It has a fountain form with the sharp spines growing from a central cluster and opening like a fan. Plant Characteristics Family Name Juncaceae Species Name Juncus acutus Common Name Spiny Rush Plant Type Grass Grass Like Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color Bronze,