About
This evergreen perennial forming a clump of corkscrew-like, spirally curled, leafless stems, occasionally with small clusters of brown flowers in summer.
About the genus
Juncus can be annuals, deciduous or evergreen perennials, forming clumps of narrow, often cylindrical leaves, with clusters of small brown flowers borne on leaf-like stems in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like, Aquatic, Bogs
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in permanently moist, acid soil in sun or partial shade. May also be grown in very shallow water at pool margins. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
PruningRemove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
PropagationPropagate by division from mid-spring to early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free