Interior Rush
Juncus interior
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
6"–24" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CO and 20 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Interior rush is a native grass-like perennial that forms neat, upright clumps of slender green stems. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers in summer and maintains a tidy, fountain-like appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Interior 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 nesting material and cover for birds, while its seeds feed small songbirds and waterfowl.
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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