Twisted Dart Rush Juncus

Juncus effusus

JUNK-us EF-fyoo-sus

Annuals: Ornamental Grass

Min. Temp
Tender: 36°

This shorter version stays more compact and can be used in containers. Offers the contrast of blue and green along with straight and twisted.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Spike

Characteristics

Type
Cultivar
Design
Thriller
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Decorative Grass
Tolerance/Resistance
Tolerates standing water
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Standing Water

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Silty
Soil Drainage
Poorly drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)

Care

Care Level
Low

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division