Juncus 'Carman's Japan'

Also Known As

Juncus 'Carmen's Grass'
Juncus 'Carmen's'
Juncus effusus 'Carman's Japanese'
Carman's Sacred Japanese Rush
Carmens Japanese Rush
Rush

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

6a-11

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Juncus 'Carman's Japan' plant details

Juncus 'Carman's Japan' is an evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juncus 'Carman's Japan'

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: juncaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate and yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juncus 'Carman's Japan'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion, heat, humidity, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prized in Japan for making mats and baskets, this finely-textured 18-24" rush has showy early summer.seed heads nice fresh or dried; ?a choice selection for small water gardens, pot, and tubs? (J. Greenlee) S-PSh/W

By: Forestfarm

Plant at water level or up to 4" below water surface.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

A highly ornamental species selected by Ed Carman of Los Gatos, California and noted for its showy, tawny colored flower clusters that form at the tips of the foliage and cause it to bend toward the ground in a most graceful fashion. Truly a lovely sight in containers, or planted along pools and streams. Highly recommended. Hardy to 10°F. Japan.

By: Native Sons

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How to Grow Juncus 'Carman's Japan'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- standing water - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant