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Juncus patens 'Elk Blue'

Elk Blue California Rush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This hybrid CA native is found in wet and marshy areas. It grows to 2'-3' tall with long, thin, graceful, arching foliage. This evergreen perennial has light brown flowers blooming in spring through fall. The flowers are considered insignificant. It can tolerate full sun to light shade.It can become drought tolerant once it's established. Blue gray foliage is very attractive; birds love this plant too.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.