Common Rush | Juncus effusus in Family Juncaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

Grasses and Sedge type plants are popular around and in the edges (margins à marginal plants) of ponds. These plants tend to grow quite tall so be careful where you use them. The Slender Spikerush is this kind of aquatic plant.

The aquatic plant Juncus effusus whose common name is Common Rush which belongs to the family Juncaceae is a native plant of the USA.

Common Rush is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Thick leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Common Rush are narrow.

Juncus effusus or Common Rush does not produce any meaningful flowers.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Juncus effusus whose common name is Common Rush blooms in summer

Juncus effusus belongs to the plant family Juncaceae. Like most aquatic plants Common Rush needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.

Common Rush can reach a height of 7 feet.