Juncus balticus ssp. ater - Baltic Rush, Wire Rush (Plant) Size:1G w Sonoran Desert

w Sonoran Desert

Large white flower clusters bloom in spring

Both are part of Griffith Park

sandy alluvial flats

More cold hardy too

Juncus balticus ssp. ater - Baltic Rush, Wire Rush (Plant) Size:1G w Sonoran DesertA tall, spreading rush for moist sunny spots. Occurs naturally throughout much of the state. Plant Characteristics Family Name Juncaceae Species Name Juncus balticus ssp. ater Common Name Baltic Rush, Wire Rush Plant Type Grass Grass Like Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Loam, medium draining Flower Color Bronze, Brown, Copper Flowering Months July, August, September, October, November Evergreen Deciduous