Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii - Southwestern Spiny Rush (Plant) seed collections Excellent for erosion control or

Excellent for erosion control or parkway plantings

Plant Characteristics Family Name Lamiaceae Species Name Lepechinia hastata Common Name Baja Pitcher Sage Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Purple

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Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii - Southwestern Spiny Rush (Plant) seed collections Excellent for erosion control orGreat 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