Rushes are moisture-loving native graminoids that excel in wetland edges, rain gardens, and consistently moist soils. With their round, pithy stems and subtle beauty, rushes provide vertical structure and fine texture to wet areas where few other plants thrive. These tough, adaptable plants filter runoff, stabilize soil, and create habitat for amphibians, aquatic insects, and wetland birds. Rushes are essential components of functional rain gardens and bioswales, combining ecological performance with understated elegance. Their seed heads provide winter interest and food for wildlife long after the growing season ends.