Juncus effusus f. spiralis

Forms an irregular mound of curling, twisted, cylindrical stems
Thin dark green stems look stiff but are soft to the touch
Flowers emerge in small clusters from a split in the stems, slightly below the tips of the plant
Nodding flowers are yellow to pale brown
This is a good accent plant for a non-draining container or a small water feature
Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
30-50 cm

SPREAD:
30-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in a wet to moist soil, in full sun, tolerating some light shade. This rush can be grown in the garden, however, the soil must be kept consistently moist. Spreads by rhizomes and is slow to establish. Foliage can be pruned down in early spring for a tidier appearance.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Wet Soils
Wetland (Root submerged)

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Mounding
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Specimen