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    Juncus Twisted Arrows

    Scientific Name: Juncus inflexus 'Blue Arrows' & effusus f. spiralis

    Also Known As

    • Juncus 'Twisted Arrows'
    • Twisted Arrows Rush

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Juncus Twisted Arrows plant details

    Juncus Twisted Arrows is an evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In spring and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Juncus Twisted Arrows

    Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: juncaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Juncus Twisted Arrows

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Gardening facts about Juncus Twisted Arrows plant

    How to Grow Juncus Twisted Arrows

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Juncus patens

    aka California Gray Rush

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Juncus patens foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Juncus patens 'Carman's Grey'

    aka Juncus patens 'Carmens Gray'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    6b-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • standing water - regular
    Photo of Juncus patens 'Carman's Grey' flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Juncus acutus

    aka Spiny Rush

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • high - drought tolerant
    Photo of Juncus acutus form by Cactus Jungle
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    Juncus effusus 'Unicorn'

    aka Dwarf Corkscrew Rush, UNICORN CORKSCREW RUSH, Unicorn Rush

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 23"-39"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • standing water - regular
    Photo of Juncus effusus 'Unicorn' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Juncus patens 'Occidental Blue'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - high
    Photo of Juncus patens 'Occidental Blue' container plant, flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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