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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