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Juncus (acuminatus)

Cathy Sampselle
Nursery Manager
Sound Native Plants
PO Box 7505
Olympia, Washington 98507
360-352-4122
360-867-0007 (fax)
cathy@soundnativeplants.com
soundnativeplants.com

Family Scientific Name: Juncaceae
Family Common Name: Rush Family
Scientific Name: Juncus acuminatus Michx.
Common Name: Tapertip Rush
Species Code: JUAC
Propagation Goal: plants
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Container (plug)
Time To Grow: 6 Months
Propagule Collection: Ripe seed is collected in September/October in western Washington.
Pre-Planting Treatments: Cold/wet stratification for one month.
Growing Area Preparation/
Annual Practices for Perennial Crops:
Sow seed into 10 cubic inch tubes filled with Sunshine Mix #1 (0.9 gram seed per rack of 98 tubes). Extend seed with fine sand to make sowing easier. Germination rate: 91%.
Active Growth Phase: Place outside into wet beds to grow to size through the summer. Fertilize with Osmocote Pro 20-4-8 with IBDU in July. Overall success rate: 90%.

Citation:

2007. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Juncus acuminatus Michx. plants Sound Native Plants Olympia, Washington. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/07/02). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.