Soft rush (Juncus effusus)

Soft rush (Juncus effusus) is a tall clump-forming British native common rush with green needle-like stems forming an attractive arching habit.  Each stem produces a tufty flower from May to August, starting pale green turning to darker bronze.  Dead head after flowering to prevent self seeding.  Sun or semi shade.Juncus classical Latin name referring to use in weaving and basketryHeight: 1.2-1.5mPlanting position: Pond marginal shelf up to 20cm deep or very wet soilForm: Bare root or 9cm (0.5 litre) in a solid pot  -please select size belowRecommended basket size min./ideal: 2 litre round/3.5 litre round(Recommended basket sizes are for potting up 9cm (0.5 litre) plants only as these are supplied in solid pots.  Larger sized plants are already in aquatic baskets so can go straight in the pond, however they may need potting up or splitting at some point)