| Description | Juncus Afro (Juncus inflexus) has cylindrical foliage that twists and contorts in different directions. It can be grown in containers, wet sites, or near water and has a unique, tousled look. It is reported to be an improvement over Juncus Spiralis. |
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| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Site author's observations |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, moist, wet, boggy |
| Soil & Site | average, moist, wet, boggy |
| Temperature | tolerates cold temperatures |
| Flowers | Tiny brown flowers in cymes near the tips that are not ornamental. |
| Leaves | The cylindrical bluish-green leaves will twist and contort. |
| Dimensions | 12 plus by 12 plus inches (HS) |
| Propagation | division |
| Cultivar Origin | Tony Avent of Plants Delight Nursery in North Carolina, USA, named this plant. (#222) |
| Misc Facts | Afro Rush is a compact cultivar. AKA: Blue Medusa Corkscrew Rush |
| Author's Notes | I have grown a few cultivars of Corkscrew Rushes with twisted contorted leaves; all are easy to grow and great conversation plants. Give good light and keep them moist and wet, and they will be happy. |
| Notes & Reference | #156-San Marcos Growers website (www.smgrowers.com), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke) |
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