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Brown Bog Rush

Juncus pelocarpus

Family: Juncaceae

Brown Bog Rush grows in full sun and prefers wet sandy or peaty soil. Water needs: High.

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Credit: Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 1: 476. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc. · Source · Public domain

How to Grow Brown Bog Rush

Brown Bog Rush growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet sandy or peaty soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Brown Bog Rush as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.

Plant Overview

Brown Bog Rush (Juncus pelocarpus) is listed in the Juncaceae family and categorized as a rush with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID: PLT-2484
Family: Juncaceae
Plant type: Rush
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Moderate

Growing Conditions

Brown Bog Rush is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet sandy or peaty soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.

Hardiness zones: 3-8
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Wet sandy or peaty soil
Soil pH: 4.5-6.5
Water needs: High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 14-30 days
Seed depth: Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 1-2 years

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.