Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), also known as Common Rush, is a tough, native marginal plant often found around the edges of ponds, lakes, lochs, marshes, and other damp ground. With its smooth green stems and upright habit, it adds structure and texture to any pond or wetland planting.
A traditional British plant, its pith was once soaked in fat and used as a natural wick in old household lamps. Today, it’s valued for its role in wildlife gardens, reedbeds, and pond margins—supporting biodiversity, stabilising soil, and offering shelter for frogs, insects, and birds.
Our Soft Rush pond plants are currently 10–20cm tall and ready for planting. They establish well in wet soils and are perfect for those looking to naturalise water edges or create a thriving wildlife pond.
Thrives in boggy ground, peaty soils, and shallow pond edges
Ideal for wildlife ponds, reedbeds, and rain gardens
Tolerates open, upland, and consistently wet sites
Supplied as healthy young plants, ready to plant year-round
🌿 Soft Rush is a reliable and hardy marginal plant that brings life and structure to ponds, wetlands, and natural water gardens. Order today for fast UK delivery!
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They establish well in wet soils and are perfect for those looking to naturalise water edges or create a thriving wildlife pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"976\"\u003eIf you are looking to plant up a pond or wetland area or create a reedbed, read our \u003ca title=\"Guide to Wildlife Ponds \u0026amp; Reedbeds\" href=\"https:\/\/treesbypost.myshopify.com\/pages\/planting-for-wild-ponds-reed-beds\"\u003ePlanting Guide for Wildlife Ponds \u0026amp; Reedbeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1185\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003eNative\u003cstrong\u003e British pond and wetland plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003eUpright, \u003cstrong\u003egreen, cylindrical stems \u003c\/strong\u003eadd vertical interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1309\"\u003eThrives in\u003cstrong\u003e boggy ground, peaty soils, and shallow pond edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1374\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003ewildlife ponds, reedbeds, and rain gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003eTolerates \u003cstrong\u003eopen, upland, and consistently wet sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003eSupplied as \u003cstrong\u003ehealthy young plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to\u003cstrong\u003e plant year-round\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1669\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1669\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003eSoft Rush is a reliable and hardy marginal plant that brings life and structure to ponds, wetlands, and natural water gardens. 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