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Ornamental grasses at Bluestem Nursery

Grasses

Ornamental Grass - Juncus

Growing Info

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Juncus effusum spiralis - Lesser Corkscrew  Rush

Juncus effusus 'Spiralis'

aka Juncus filiformis 'Spiralis'

Common name: Lesser corkscrew rush
Description:
evergreen; irregular clump forming
Foliage - round, twisted; deep green; 10-20 cm (4-8")
Flowers - sparse; emerge from the side of the foliage
Conditions: full sun to part shade; moist to wet soil; protect in hot climates by providing shallow water

Coldest zone: 4

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Juncus ensifolius

Common name: Starhead rush, Swordleaf rush
Description:
spreads by creeping rhizomes; cool season
Foliage - green; 25 cm (10")
Flowers - dark brown; 25 cm (10")
Conditions: full sun to part shade; constantly moist to wet soil

Coldest zone: 3-10

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Juncus inflexus 'Lovesick Blues'

Description: evergreen; clump forming
Foliage - round; blue-grey; 70-100 cm (28-40")
Flowers - small; emerge near the top of the round leaves
Conditions: full sun to part shade; constantly moist to wet soil

Coldest zone: 4


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