Baltic Rush is a rhizomatous native rush that spreads extensively by underground runners to form large, open colonies across a wide range of moist habitats from sea level to high mountain meadows. Its dark green, smooth, cylindrical stems grow 1–3 feet tall, and the flowers emerge in a loose cluster from the side of the stem. It is notably tolerant of alkaline, saline, and seasonally flooded soils, making it a key stabilizer of wetland edges, streambanks, and playas across the western United States. It is widely used in riparian restoration plantings.
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