Buy Juncus effusus 'Lemon Swirl'

Also Known As

Lemon Swirl Rush

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

3 1/2 inch pot | $14

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Juncus effusus 'Lemon Swirl' plant details

Juncus effusus 'Lemon Swirl' is an evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juncus effusus 'Lemon Swirl'

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: juncaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juncus effusus 'Lemon Swirl'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and rich

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(STRIPED CURLY REED) Sweet curvaceous Juncus with pretty yellow striping following the twisting narrow leaves – evergreen clump for marginal/aquatic that likes things wet... pondside to 4” deep water. Full sun for best striping. Smallish and slow to establish, slow spreading, 12-18” tall and 18-24” wide in a couple of years. Good performer in pots and cool in flower arrangements. USDA Z5b