Bog Rush
Juncus biflorus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
6"–24" H × 3"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, FL and 15 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Juncus biflorus is a compact native rush that forms neat clumps of slender, upright green stems. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers during summer months and maintains a tidy, grass-like appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bog Rush is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This rush provides habitat and nesting material for birds and supports various small insects. The seeds are eaten by waterfowl and songbirds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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