Blue Dart Rush Juncus
Juncus inflexus
JUNK-us in-FLEK-sus
Annuals: Ornamental Grass
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Compact, blue-foliaged grass is very adaptable to a wide range of garden conditions, including standing water and drought. Spray-type habit makes Blue Dart well-suited to small containers and baskets.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Blue-Green
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
6–12 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: 8-12 hrs
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