Blue Dart Rush
Juncus tenuis 'Blue Dart'
SKU
31854
Lively and unique texture for container or garden. An inspired combination, more compact than others, and offering beautiful blue-green straight and twisted stems. A perfect addition to water gardens. Evergreen in mild winter areas.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
| Botanical Pronunciation | JUN-kus in-FLEK-sus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 14 to 16 in. tall; 10 to 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for Foliage |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Erosion Control, Poolside, Specimen, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Wet Soils, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Companion Plants | Bee Balm (Monarda); Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia); Iris (Iris); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Turtlehead (Chelone) |
Easily grown in evenly moist soil. Tolerates dry conditions when established. Slowly spreads; plant in container to control size. Feed in spring and summer.
This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow As Annual in All Zones