Juncus ensifolius (Dagger-leaf rush)
A delicately-spreading rush with iris-like foliage and multiple clusters of pretty purplish-brown flowerheads that appear in late spring/early summer and persist as seedheads until late winter. This diminutive rush is only about 8-20 in. tall, and spreads with gentle rhizomes.
Though it grows well in moist soils, it’s also drought tolerant, making it perfect for Zone 1 of rain gardens.
Best in full sun, maybe a little light shade. Clean up spent foliage with a gloved hand in late Feb/early March, when cutting back ornamental grasses.
A delicately-spreading rush with iris-like foliage and multiple clusters of pretty purplish-brown flowerheads that appear in late spring/early summer and persist as seedheads until late winter. This diminutive rush is only about 8-20 in. tall, and spreads with gentle rhizomes.
Though it grows well in moist soils, it’s also drought tolerant, making it perfect for Zone 1 of rain gardens.
Best in full sun, maybe a little light shade. Clean up spent foliage with a gloved hand in late Feb/early March, when cutting back ornamental grasses.
A delicately-spreading rush with iris-like foliage and multiple clusters of pretty purplish-brown flowerheads that appear in late spring/early summer and persist as seedheads until late winter. This diminutive rush is only about 8-20 in. tall, and spreads with gentle rhizomes.
Though it grows well in moist soils, it’s also drought tolerant, making it perfect for Zone 1 of rain gardens.
Best in full sun, maybe a little light shade. Clean up spent foliage with a gloved hand in late Feb/early March, when cutting back ornamental grasses.