Juncus effusus 'Gold Strike'

Also Known As

Juncus effusus 'Gold Stripe'
Juncus effusus 'Goldstrike'
Gold Strike Rush
Gold Stripe Striped Rush
Striped Rush

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-11

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Juncus effusus 'Gold Strike' plant details

Juncus effusus 'Gold Strike' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juncus effusus 'Gold Strike'

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: juncaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juncus effusus 'Gold Strike'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The eye-catching gold stripe on the rounded green stems of this 1-2' clumper twists around with the stem. S-PSh/M-W (up to 6" of water)

By: Forestfarm

Good for bog gardens, ponds and in moist areas. Can be allowed to dry out occasionally. Hardy to below 0°F.

By: Cactus Jungle

Yellow and green striped foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Colorful selection of the ever adaptable native rush with a linear gleaming gold stripe down each leaf. 18" tall and clumping. Wet heavy soils aren't a problem.