Blue Rush
(Juncus) Native plant
Plant Description
Blue Rush or Juncus is an attractive, blue-green ornamental grass that grows 18-24 inches tall in moist soil or up to three inches of water above the soil. Blue Rush looks great when planted in containers and placed in the pond or in bog areas, marshes or wetlands. Great for bog filters or as a fish / frog protector or erosion control at the edge of any pond! Very winter hardy.
Height Grows 15-20 inches feet tall
Width Spreads 14 inches 20 inches wide
Sunlight Requirements Prefers full sun but will tolerate shade
Moisture Requirements Moist soil or wet with up to 3 inches of water above the roots
Bloom Blooms in late spring or early summer with very small reddish-brown flowers
Fertilize Fertilize aquatic pond plants June through August, with Waterlily World Fertilizer Tabbs + Humates
Zone Hardy in zones 4 - 11
Planting Instructions
Plant your Blue Rush in moist boggy soil or with up to 3 inches of water above the roots in the pond. Looks great when planted in large tubs or containers and placed in the pond. Blue Rush thrives in full sun but will tolerate part shade.
