Family: Juncaceae

Scientific Name: Juncus effusus Big Twister

Common Name: Big Twister Rush, Big Twister Juncus

DescriptionA cultivar of the Corkscrew Rush with bigger stems, and twists.
Pronunciation(JUN-kus)(eh-FYOO-sus)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone(5)6-9
Sunlightfull, mostly sunny, partial shade
Moisturewill tolerate average but prefers wet to boggy, constantly moist
Soil & Sitewill tolerate average but prefers wet to boggy, constantly moist
Flowersborne in a cyme near the ends of the stem, not very attractive unless you are a Botanist
Leavesgreen, twisted
Dimensions18 by 18 plus inches
Maintenanceclean out dead leaves
Propagationdivision
Author's NotesI grew this plant once and it lived up to it's name. The stems are thicker and more twisted.
Notes & Reference#222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke)
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