Illustrative photo.
Juncus effusus 'SPIRALIS' corkscrew rush
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,3-0,4m
usual width
0,3-0,6m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Corkscrew rush is a highly ornamental evergreen plant for boggy soil and wet conditions. It produces up to 45 cm tall, dark green, shiny, spiraled stems along which insignificant brown flowers appear in early summer. It likes constantly moist or wet, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be placed in shallow stream and pond banks where water is not deeper than 8 cm. Fully hardy to min. -30°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 28-01-2011.
