Juncus ‘Blue Dart’
Blooming Time
Exposure
‘Blue Dart’ is an incredibly versatile perennial. It thrives in average garden soils, in standing water, and can even withstand short periods of drought. Its tubular stems are remarkably colorful and upright. Uses range from ground cover to pathway edging, and companion planting. It is also good in containers for seasonal color.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Tan to Brown
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
15
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Features
Thrives in average garden soils, in standing water, and can even withstand short periods of drought.
Landscape Value
Uses range from ground cover to pathway edging, and companion planting.
Care
Watering:
'Blue Dart' Rush requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
'Blue Dart' Rush needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
'Blue Dart' Rush should be mowed early spring, thereafter as desired.