Rush (Juncus Decipiens ‘Curly-Wurly’)

Rush

Features and Characteristics

This rush cultivar is a miniature, grass-like plant which is one of the true rushes. It grows in a small clump to 6″ tall and features cylindrical, tightly curled (spiraled), stem-like, green leaves. Insignificant, tiny, greenish-yellow to brown flowers appear in clusters (cymes) near the stem tips in summer. Spiral-type rushes are unique and interesting foliage plants because of their corkscrew-like foliage.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in wet soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Needs ample moisture and will grow in up to one inch of water. Established plants slowly spread by creeping roots. May not be reliably winter hardy throughout USDA Zone

Rush (Juncus Decipiens ‘Curly-Wurly’) Requirements

Hardiness zone	5 - 9
Sun light	Full Sun
Water	Wet
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems.

Uses

May be grown in clumps at the edge of a pond or water garden in wet soils or in shallow standing water. Adds a certain amount of authenticity to transitional waterside areas. Can also be grown on wet banks of ponds or streams to help control soil erosion.

Rush (Juncus Decipiens ‘Curly-Wurly’) Details

Common name	Rush
Botanical name	Juncus Decipiens 'Curly-Wurly'
Plant type	Rush Or Sedge
Family	Juncaceae
Hardiness zone	5 - 9
Water	Wet
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Greenish-Yellow To Brown
Flowering period	June - August
Height	0.25 To 0.50 Feet
Width	0.50 To 0.75 Feet