Common Name: Compact Rush

General Information

Juncus conglomeratus is a densely clump-forming, grass-like perennial plant growing from a rhizomatous rootstock; it can grow around 40 - 100cm tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.
Juncus conglomeratus is widespread with stable populations and does not face any major threats. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2014)[].

Known Hazards

Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, there is a report that one member of this genus is possibly toxic to mammals[]..

Botanical References

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Range

Throughout Europe, east to western Siberia, Turkey and Iraq, south to N. Africa (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia)

Habitat

Various seasonally and permanently wet places in pastures, bogs, damp woods etc, almost exclusively on acid soils and often in wet heathland; at elevations from near sea level to 1,900 metres and perhaps higher in the south[, ].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.70 m
Pollinators	Wind

Cultivation Details

Easily grown in a moist soil, bog garden or shallow water[, ]. Prefers a heavy soil in sun or light shade[].
The plant is often an aggressive invasive species in new places[].
This species is closely related to J. effusus[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The stems are used in basket making, thatching, weaving mats etc[, ].

Propagation

Seed - surface sow in pots in a cold frame in early spring and keep the compost moist. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer if they have grown sufficiently, otherwise in late spring of the following year.
Division in spring. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.