Pacific Rush

Pacific rush is a robust, clump-forming perennial rush native to wetlands, wet meadows, seeps, and riparian areas of western North America. It produces dense tufts of smooth, upright, dark green stems, with small brownish flower clusters emerging from the sides of the stems in spring and summer. Well adapted to saturated soils and seasonal flooding, Pacific rush helps stabilize streambanks, slow runoff, and filter sediment and nutrients. Its dense growth also provides valuable cover and habitat for amphibians, birds, insects, and other wetland wildlife.