Juncus tenuis white snakeroot With large striking pink/purple flowers

With large striking pink/purple flowers sporting a prominent orange central cone

offering food for a variety of insects and birds

A good plant for defining garden paths

low growing perennial bunchgrass

Used by herbalists as an anti-inflammatory to ease respiratory cold symptoms

Juncus tenuis white snakeroot With large striking pink/purple flowersNamed Path Rush because of its ability to tolerate foot traffic along trails and paths, this adaptable, low growing rush forms small clumps with seeds in upright stems. Spreads easily, helps with soil erosion and enrichment, and is salt tolerant and deer resistant. A good choice as a walkable groundcover or lawn alternative.