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Juncus tenuis
SLENDER RUSH
$124.50 /lb
TYPE:
Perennial rush
HEIGHT:
6 - 26 inches
HABITAT:
Wet prairies and meadows
WETLAND STATUS:
FAC
SEEDING RATE:
1-2 lbs per acre with approximately 20,000,000 seeds per lb
A grass-like native used in restoration or development of wet prairies and meadows. Great for erosion control due to it's bunched growth pattern. Seeds are eaten by wildlife, like songbirds and upland gamebirds, while the plant is used for nest construction and ground cover. Usually seeded in mixes.
Planting Instructions: Use general ground prep method (click here).
For direct seeding, plant in the fall near or on the surface.
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