Family: Juncaceae

Scientific Name: Juncus effusus Spiralis

Common Name: Corkscrew Rush, Spiral Rush

DescriptionPeople are attracted to this plant and want to touch the Corkscrew shaped leaves. Likes lots of moisture.
Pronunciation(JUN-kus)(eh-FYOO-sus)(speer-AL-is)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone7-9
Sunlightfull
Moisturewill tolerate average but prefers wet to boggy, constantly moist
Soil & Sitewill tolerate average but prefers wet to boggy peaty, constantly wet
Flowersborne in a cyme near the ends of the stem
Leavesgreen, a spiral
Dimensions18-24 inches tall by equal spread
Maintenanceclean out dead leaves
Propagationseeds, division
Author's NotesI have seen this plant for sale as and indoor plant.
Notes & Reference#92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (John Greenlee), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke)
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