{"id":5655527948437,"title":"Juncus occidentalis (Western Rush)","handle":"juncus-occidentalis","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA short-statured perennial and deer-resistant rush for meadow-like habitat in full sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sfncontainer\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\" type=\"button\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"single_plant_view\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehabitat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeadows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWet winter and dry summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eheight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 – 60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eflowering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay to June\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehabit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTufted perennial 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href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/lomatium-nudicaule?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=bareste\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eBarestem Desert-parsley\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/camassia-quamash?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=common%20ca\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eCommon Camas\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/danthonia-californica?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=oatgra\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eCalifornia Oatgrass\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/potentilla-gracilis-var-gracilis?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=cinque\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eGraceful Cinquefoil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\" type=\"button\"\u003eSeed Details\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"single_plant_view\" 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Juncus occidentalis Western Rush

Description
A short-statured perennial and deer-resistant rush for meadow-like habitat in full sun.
habitat Meadows
light Full sun
moisture Wet winter and dry summer
height 15 – 60 cm
flowering May to June
habit Tufted perennial rush
feature Deer-resistant, winter foliage
companion plants Slimleaf Onion, Hare Sedge, Thick-headed Sedge, Barestem Desert-parsley, Common Camas, California Oatgrass, Graceful Cinquefoil
seeds/$6 packet 7637
seeds/gram 57,419
seeds/square meter *? 600
square meters/gram 95.7
cost/gram $5.00 (when purchased in bulk; min $25)
sowing time
Sow in fall for spring germination. Cold stratification required. 


Size
$12.00
Maximum quantity available reached.

Growing From Seed

Growing your own native plants from seed is the most economical way to add natives to your project or home garden. The seeds of native plants have built-in dormancy mechanisms that protect them from germinating before killing frosts or periods of drought.

In cultivation, the successful gardener must become familiar with these conditions to unlock the dormancy mechanism and stimulate germination. We are developing thorough seed germination categories in the Seed Details section above to help you successfully grow the native seed we sell. 

Download: Seed Starting Basics Guide

Growing from Potted Plants

Careful and correct planting techniques are critical to the survival of young potted plants from our nursery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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