Spiny Rush

Spiny Rush
Botanical Name: Juncus Acutus

☀️ Exposure: Full sun, partial shade
❄️ Hardiness: Hardy
🌱 Soil Type: Moist, boggy, loam, saline-tolerant
📏 Height: 1 – 1.5m | Spread: 1 – 1.5m

Juncus Acutus is a striking, architectural rush known for its sharp, needle-like foliage and dense, rounded growth habit. Thriving in wetland environments, pond margins, and coastal areas, this hardy species is highly tolerant of saline conditions and poor soils. Its spiky appearance makes it an excellent choice for erosion control while providing shelter for wildlife. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, it’s ideal for naturalistic landscapes, rain gardens, and wetland restoration projects.