Juncus inflexus 'Afro'

Also Known As

Juncus inflexus 'Blue Medusa'
Blue Medusa Rush

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-10b

More Options

Juncus inflexus 'Afro' plant details

Juncus inflexus 'Afro' is a slow-growing evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and standing water - high water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juncus inflexus 'Afro'

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: juncaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juncus inflexus 'Afro'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: standing water - high
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like an electrifyingly ?bad hair day? the robust! powdery-blue-green reeds twist and spiral up in all directions to form a conversation-starting 1-2? mound for pond, container or border. S-PSh/M-W (to 3? of water)

By: Forestfarm

Like Juncus effusus 'Spiralis', 'Afro' has a twisted and coiled form that makes it a conversation piece in any garden. However, as a Juncus inflexus selection 'Afro' possesses thicker, gray-green foliage and a more robust, drought tolerant nature. Plant in moist soils or shallow water in full sun. Hardy to 0F.