Family: Juncaceae

Scientific Name: Juncus effusus Curly Wurly

Common Name: Curly Wurly 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, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone(5) 6
Sunlightfull, tolerates some shade
Moisturewill tolerate average but prefers wet to boggy, constantly moist
Soil & Sitewill tolerate average but prefers wet to boggy, constantly moist
Temperaturetolerates cold temperatures
Flowersborne in a cyme near the ends of the stem and aren't very attractive
Leavesglossy green, narrow, pencil-like, semi-evergreen, spiral and twist
Dimensions8-10 inches
Propagationeasy by division, seeds
Notes & Reference#92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (John Greenlee), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke)
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