Corkscrew Rush (Juncus effusus 'Big Twister')

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Plant Habit:	Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:	In Water Wet Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Plant Height:	18-24 inches
Plant Spread:	24 inches
Leaves:	Evergreen Semi-evergreen Other: Large spiraling foliage
Flower Color:	Brown Other: Brown
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall
Uses:	Provides winter interest Dried Flower
Propagation: Seeds:	Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods:	Division
Pollinators:	Wind
Containers:	Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Oct 20, 2018 7:12 PM concerning plant:

I got seeds of this in last Nov.'s NFSR from ishareflowers. I didn't get around to sowing them until July. They sprouted in a couple of weeks and grew slowly, but I ended up with 4 plants. Now, 4 months later, the largest is 2" tall and wide and is starting to "twist." I read in the database that they like moist soil. They are in potting soil with average drainage, but I never let them dry out and they are happy with slightly damp feet.

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Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Feb 21, 2012 9:23 AM concerning plant:

Dark green, twisted, and spiraled foliage, makes a good filler in a container. Water plant as well. Juncus is perfect for streamside and other constantly moist or wet sites having rich, acidic soil. It will grow in shallow water no deeper than 3 inches. Though it prefers partial shade, Juncus will also grow in full sun if given adequate moisture.

Heat tolerant and deadheading is not necessary.

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Juncus Corkscrew Rush (Juncus effusus 'Big Twister')