Juncus effusus

soft rush

Eventual height & spread

Juncus effusus

soft rush

  • 9cm pot
  • £12.99
  • In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
  • 3 × 9cm pots
  • £34.00 £11.33 each
  • In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
  • 1 litre aquatic pot
  • £21.99
  • available to order from summer
  • 3 × 1 litre aquatic pots
  • £39.99 £13.33 each
  • available to order from summer
  • 3 litre aquatic pot
  • £34.99
  • available to order from summer
  • 5 litre aquatic pot
  • £49.99
  • available to order from summer
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: damp to wet, humus-rich, acidic soil
  • Depth of water: 0-5cm
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: June to August
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


Commonly found on damp moors and grassland, this perennial makes a fine addition to the margins of a pond. The upright stems are dark green and in summer are accompanied by tight clusters of small brown flowers.
,br> Wonderful for adding vertical interest beside water, Juncus effusus will also grow in pots and containers provided there is reliable moisture.


  • Garden care:
    Plant out in reliably moist soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond. Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring.
  • Goes well with