{"id":5655527882901,"title":"Juncus ensifolius (Dagger-leaf Rush)","handle":"juncus-ensifolius","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique, iris-like leaves make this rush prized for its foliage as well as its dark brown globe-shaped terminal flower clusters. This rush requires a wet, full sun site and can be inundated through winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sfncontainer\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"accordion\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"single_plant_view\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003ehabitat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003eMeadows and wetlands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003elight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003emoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoist to wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003eheight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 - 40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003eflowering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune to July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003ehabit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhizomatous perennial rush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003efeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer-resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003ecompanion plants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/juncus-articulatus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=joint\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eJointed Rush\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/erythranthe-guttata?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=monke\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e Yellow Monkey-flower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/mentha-canadensis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=mint\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eCanada Mint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/carex-pachystachya?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=thick\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eThick-headed Sedge\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/ranunculus-orthorhynchus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=straight\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eStraight-beaked Buttercup\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/carex-obnupta?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=slough\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eSlough Sedge\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 type=\"button\" class=\"accordion\"\u003eSeed Details\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"single_plant_view\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003eseeds\/$6 packet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e7637\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003eseeds\/gram\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e57,419\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003eseeds\/square meter \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflowernurseries.ca\/a\/faq\" title=\"How do I calculate how much seed I need?\"\u003e*?\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003esquare meters\/gram\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e95.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003ecost\/gram\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$5.00 (when purchased in bulk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e; min $25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003esowing time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003eSow in fall for spring germination. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold stratification is required. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-27T12:16:04-07:00","created_at":"2020-08-27T12:16:04-07:00","vendor":"Saanich Native Plants","type":"plant","tags":["BLOOMTIME_Apr-Jun","BLOOMTIME_Jul-Sep","FEATURE_deer-resistant","FORM_rush","HABIT_perennial","HABIT_rhizomatous","HABITAT_meadow","HABITAT_riparian","HABITAT_wetland","HEIGHT_up to 0.5 m","LIGHT_sun","SEED SOWING TIME_fall","SOIL_moist","SOIL_wet"],"price":500,"price_min":500,"price_max":15000,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":35977319186581,"title":"10 cm","option1":"10 cm","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"juncus-ensifolius-10cm","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Juncus ensifolius (Dagger-leaf Rush) - 10 cm","public_title":"10 cm","options":["10 cm"],"price":600,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":35977319153813,"title":"1 gal","option1":"1 gal","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"juncus-ensifolius-1gal","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Juncus ensifolius (Dagger-leaf Rush) - 1 gal","public_title":"1 gal","options":["1 gal"],"price":1200,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":40382378508437,"title":"Seed Packet","option1":"Seed Packet","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"juncus-ensifolius-seedpacket","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Juncus ensifolius (Dagger-leaf Rush) - Seed Packet","public_title":"Seed Packet","options":["Seed Packet"],"price":600,"weight":5,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":40610644230293,"title":"Bulk Seed","option1":"Bulk Seed","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"juncus-ensifolius-bulkseed","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Juncus ensifolius (Dagger-leaf Rush) - Bulk Seed","public_title":"Bulk Seed","options":["Bulk Seed"],"price":500,"weight":1,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":45113479626985,"title":"Plug Tray (50)","option1":"Plug Tray (50)","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"juncus-ensifolius-plugs","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Juncus ensifolius (Dagger-leaf Rush) - Plug Tray (50)","public_title":"Plug Tray (50)","options":["Plug Tray (50)"],"price":15000,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/satinflower.ca\/cdn\/shop\/products\/juncusensifolius_Custom.jpg?v=1616170992","\/\/satinflower.ca\/cdn\/shop\/products\/IMG_0935.jpg?v=1668022911"],"featured_image":"\/\/satinflower.ca\/cdn\/shop\/products\/juncusensifolius_Custom.jpg?v=1616170992","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":21155216720021,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1140,"width":1140,"src":"\/\/satinflower.ca\/cdn\/shop\/products\/juncusensifolius_Custom.jpg?v=1616170992"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1140,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/satinflower.ca\/cdn\/shop\/products\/juncusensifolius_Custom.jpg?v=1616170992","width":1140},{"alt":null,"id":32039431635177,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3388,"width":3388,"src":"\/\/satinflower.ca\/cdn\/shop\/products\/IMG_0935.jpg?v=1668022911"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3388,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/satinflower.ca\/cdn\/shop\/products\/IMG_0935.jpg?v=1668022911","width":3388}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique, iris-like leaves make this rush prized for its foliage as well as its dark brown globe-shaped terminal flower clusters. This rush requires a wet, full sun site and can be inundated through winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sfncontainer\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"accordion\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"single_plant_view\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003ehabitat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003eMeadows and wetlands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003elight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003emoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoist to wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003eheight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 - 40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003eflowering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune to July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003ehabit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhizomatous perennial rush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003efeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer-resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003ecompanion plants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/juncus-articulatus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=joint\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eJointed Rush\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/erythranthe-guttata?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=monke\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e Yellow Monkey-flower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/mentha-canadensis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=mint\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eCanada Mint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/carex-pachystachya?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=thick\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eThick-headed Sedge\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/ranunculus-orthorhynchus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=straight\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eStraight-beaked Buttercup\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/products\/carex-obnupta?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=slough\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eSlough Sedge\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 type=\"button\" class=\"accordion\"\u003eSeed Details\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"single_plant_view\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003eseeds\/$6 packet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e7637\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003eseeds\/gram\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e57,419\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003eseeds\/square meter \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflowernurseries.ca\/a\/faq\" title=\"How do I calculate how much seed I need?\"\u003e*?\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003esquare meters\/gram\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e95.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003ecost\/gram\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$5.00 (when purchased in bulk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e; min $25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003esowing time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003eSow in fall for spring germination. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold stratification is required. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

Juncus ensifolius Dagger-leaf Rush

Description

Unique, iris-like leaves make this rush prized for its foliage as well as its dark brown globe-shaped terminal flower clusters. This rush requires a wet, full sun site and can be inundated through winter. 

habitat Meadows and wetlands
light Full sun
moisture Moist to wet
height 20 - 40 cm
flowering June to July
habit Rhizomatous perennial rush
feature Deer-resistant
companion plants Jointed Rush, Yellow Monkey-flower, Canada Mint, Thick-headed Sedge, Straight-beaked Buttercup, Slough Sedge
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 is required. 


Size
$6.00
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.

Download: Planting and Care of Potted Plants

Frequently Asked Questions

Growing plants from pots or seeds can be challenging. Be sure to check out our FAQ page for common questions and concerns.

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