In the landscape
Container · Patio
Corkscrew Rush
Juncus effusus f. spiralis · Annual
Corkscrew Rush is grown as an annual. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs. It grows happily in containers.
- USDA zones
- 4-9
- Sun
- Full sun, Part shade
- Water
- Medium
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