Family: Juncaceae
Scientific Name: Juncus effusus Spiralis
Common Name: Corkscrew Rush, Spiral Rush
Description | People 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 Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
Hardiness Zone | 7-9 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | will tolerate average but prefers wet to boggy, constantly moist |
Soil & Site | will tolerate average but prefers wet to boggy peaty, constantly wet |
Flowers | borne in a cyme near the ends of the stem |
Leaves | green, a spiral |
Dimensions | 18-24 inches tall by equal spread |
Maintenance | clean out dead leaves |
Propagation | seeds, division |
Author's Notes | I 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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