Juncus (acuminatus)
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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 |
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| Family Scientific Name: | Juncaceae | ||
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| 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 2025/04/21). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
