Knotted Rush (Juncus nodosus)
RushPerennialEasy

Knotted Rush

Juncus nodosus

Family: Juncaceae

Knotted Rush grows in full sun and prefers wet meadow soil. Water needs: High.

How to Grow Knotted Rush

Knotted Rush growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet meadow soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Knotted 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

Knotted Rush (Juncus nodosus) 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 Easy.

Plant ID
PLT-2480
Family
Juncaceae
Plant type
Rush
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Easy

Growing Conditions

Knotted Rush is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet meadow soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.

Hardiness zones
3-8
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Wet meadow soil
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
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.