Juncus effusus 'Bay Blue'

Also Known As

Bay Blue Bay Blue Rush

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

5a-9b

Juncus effusus 'Bay Blue' plant details

Juncus effusus 'Bay Blue' is an evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juncus effusus 'Bay Blue'

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: juncaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, native plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juncus effusus 'Bay Blue'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water - even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our west coast native rush, selected for it's rather blue foliage. A tough little guy, forming a tight clump to about 2' tall and wide. Does fine in heavy soils, containers, and can even be submerged to a couple inches below the water surface. Evergreen foliage, but will be more presentable to company if cleaned up a bit in spring. Sun to part shade. Hardy to 20 °F below.