Exemplar Horticulture
This cool season evergreen perennial rush forms a clump of attractively spiraling, grey-green, stem-like leaves; small brown flowers emerge near the tip of the foliage; more drought-tolerant than other rushes.
Attractively spiraling, grey-green, stem-like leaves
Interesting in beds, borders, containers, hanging baskets, shallow ponds and in shade, water-wise and woodland gardens; unusual contrast.
Juncus inflexus 'Blue Medusa'
(Blue Medusa Rush)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone |
4 (-30°F/-34°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun to part shade |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
18" (46 cm) |
Width |
24" (61 cm) |
Flower Height |
16" (41 cm) |
Flower Colour | Insignificant brown flowers emerge near the tip of the foliage |
Bloom Time |
June - August |
Watering Needs |
High-Low. Does best when kept adequately moist but will tolerate a certain amount of drought once established |
Soil Preferences |
Prefers fertile, moist soil types |