Dudley's rush typically starts flowering in June.
Dudley's rush
Juncus dudleyi
Dudley's rush (Juncus dudleyi) is an evergreen perennial plant found growing in low, wet, marshy environments throughout the eastern United States, Mexico, Bahamas, and Cuba. It grows in dense tufts up to 3 feet (1 meter) tall and has several delicate, grass-like leaves. The red-brown stems and branches have distinctive scale-like leaf sheaths. Dudley's rush blooms in late summer and early fall, with pea-shaped, green flowers that turn brown as they dry. It reproduces by wind-dispersed seed or stems that spread out and form new plants. Dudley's rush is an excellent choice to create naturalized areas with high wildlife value.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Green Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Dudley's rush (Juncus dudleyi) should be watered regularly and deeply, about once a week during the spring and summer months. If grown in a container, water should be applied until it runs out of the bottom of the pot. During the winter months, water it every 2 to 4 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. This plant does not tolerate standing water for too long, and it should be avoided to prevent root rot.
sunlight
Dudley's rush (Juncus dudleyi) grows best in partial to full sun. When growing this plant species, it is important to ensure that it receives at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight or bright, indirect light on a daily basis, with direct sunlight preferred. During the hottest portion of the day, providing partial shade may help protect the plant from sun stress.
pruning
Dudley's rush (Juncus dudleyi) should be pruned in the late winter while it is still dormant. Pruning can help to promote a fuller and more attractive form, as well as encourage faster growth. Prune back each stem to just above the crown of the plant to remove any dead or withered foliage that will not produce new growth. When pruning back Dudley's rush, make sure to cut away any sections that look yellow or discolored. When finished, the plant should be a bushy mound with a neat and healthy appearance.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
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Jun
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Aug
Starts Flowering
