are rushes (juncus) considered to be weeds?

Question

I had some rushes appear in my garden without planting them. They are well behaved, not spreading anywhere though they have been in my garden for a couple of years. I saw some at a garden shop for sale, but some websites suggest they are weeds or invasive. I live in the Pacific Northwest. anybody know this plant?

I have had no problems whatsoever with this plant and I think its very ornamental - I am just wondering that if I contributed it to my local community plant sale, would anybody buy it? from the thin response, it seems maybe people aren't familiar with it either way. also, I saw a small plant from the same family at the big plant store, so I am thinking it's probably also nice and ornamental and I have really nothing to be concerned about. so, I am leaving this question up, just in case someone who knows the plant has something else to add!

Answer 1

they will be OK; juncus will only spread if the ground in your yard is too wet and stays wet

Answer 2

Any plant that is someplace that you don't want it to be is by definition a weed. If you like rushes and they are not invasive, keep them.

NOW if we are talking about Japanese Knot weed, that's another story.

Answer 3

You don't have a problem. In fact, you might want to transplant some of them to a more suitable area. It is getting a little late to transplant, but young sprouts can still be moved.