Juncus effusus ‘Spiralis’

Description

This corkscrew plant is mainly grown as a novelty plant due to its unusual form. The leafless stems are light green and coiled, with the coils becoming looser with age. They grow in both a horizontal and vertical direction. By winter, the stems become a yellow-brown or tan colour. Relative free of pest or disease problems, but is susceptible to drought stress. The plants are maintained by the removal of old stems in spring.

Growth Spread	20 cm
Growth Height	45 cm
Water Requirements	Plants require permanent water - can be grown on the edge of ponds or withing water bodies, ideally between 5 and 10cm deep.
Frost Sensitive	No
Flowering Period	Flowers are both rare and insignificant in terms of the plant’s appearance.
Light Requirements	Full sun, Part Shade.
Soil Requirements	Acidic soil.