Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii - Southwestern Spiny Rush (Plant) gloves California Botanic Garden

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generally east-facing mountain slopes

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fast draining Flower Color Blue Flowering Months December

antonina Common Name San Antonio Hills Monardella Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii - Southwestern Spiny Rush (Plant) gloves California Botanic GardenGreat accent plant for moist areas. Birds like the seeds. Makes a good barrier plant. Threatened by urbanization and flood control in California. Spreads by rhizomes, can be invasive. Plant Characteristics Family Name Juncaceae Species Name Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii Common Name Southwestern Spiny Rush Plant Type Grass Grass Like Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color