Three-hulled rush
The Three-hulled rush (Juncus triglumis)
is a fully hardy perennial deciduous grass with white flowers in early Summer, mid Summer and late Summer. It grows well in semi-shade, and prefers high levels of water. This plant requires a minimum of 135 frost free days to grow successfully. It has low drought tolerance.Soil
Juncus triglumis grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 7.5 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to silt, loam, clay loam, silt loam, sandy loam, silty clay loam and sandy clay loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a erect plant and has a clump forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 0.2m / 7.9in.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Summer.
Tolerances
Hedge (none).
Fire
Very resistant to fire.
Fruit and seed
There is a low fruit/seed abundance beginning in Summer and ending in Summer.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include bare root and seed.
-23°C / -9.4F 6 to 7.5 0.2m / 7.9in
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Juncus |
| Specific epithet ? | triglumis |
| Common names |
|---|
| Three-hulled rush (United States) |
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