Juncus tenuis ‘Blue Dart’ (10)ct Quarts

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Juncus tenuis ‘Blue Dart’ (10)ct QuartsCommon Name: rush, Blue Rush, Poverty Rush, Path Rush

Blue-green stiff upright grasslike blades. Best in full sun with wet or moist soil.Plants may take time to establish but once established slowly spread by creeping rhizomes.

Zone: 2 to 9Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feetSpread: 0.75 to 1.00 feetBloom Time: May to SeptemberBloom Description: GreenSun: Full sun to part shade, best in full sunWater: Medium to wetMaintenance: LowFlower: InsignificantGround Cover, Water Plant, Naturalize, Rain Garden

Juncus tenuis ‘Blue Dart’ is a fantastic ornamental grass that adds a unique vertical element and a cool blue hue to gardens and landscapes. Here is a breakdown of its key features and growing requirements:

Characteristics:

• Foliage: The standout feature of ‘Blue Dart’ is its attractive, linear, blue to blue-green foliage. The slender, upright leaves create a vertical accent and provide texture to plantings.
• Growth Habit: This rush forms a dense, upright clump that typically reaches 12-18 inches tall and 9-12 inches wide. It slowly spreads by creeping rhizomes, forming a neat and tidy groundcover over time.
• Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 2-9, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of climates.
• Flowers and Seeds: While it does produce small, greenish-brown flowers in summer, they are not ornamentally significant. The plant may also self-seed in favorable conditions.

Cultivation:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to part shade. It performs best in full sun but can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates.
• Soil: Adaptable to various soil types, including heavy clay soils. It prefers consistently moist to wet soils but also shows surprising tolerance for drier conditions once established.
• Water: Water regularly, especially during the first growing season, to establish a strong root system. Once established, it can tolerate some drought but performs best with consistent moisture.
• Maintenance: Requires minimal maintenance. It is best to cut back the foliage to the ground in late winter before new growth emerges.

Landscape Uses:

• Groundcover: Excellent for covering large areas, particularly in moist or wet locations.
• Borders and Edging: Adds a vertical element and contrasting color to garden beds and pathways.
• Water Gardens and Rain Gardens: Thrives in moist or wet conditions, making it ideal for water features and rain gardens.
• Containers: Can be used as a ‘thriller’ or ‘filler’ in container gardens, adding height and texture.
• Naturalizing: Can be planted in areas where it can naturalize and spread, providing erosion control and habitat for wildlife.

Advantages:

• Unique Color: The blue-green foliage adds a cool and refreshing touch to the landscape.
• Vertical Accent: The upright growth habit creates vertical interest and contrasts nicely with mounding plants.
• Adaptable: Tolerates a wide range of soil and moisture conditions.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
• Erosion Control: Its spreading habit helps to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
• Wildlife Habitat: Provides shelter and nesting materials for small wildlife.

Overall, Juncus tenuis ‘Blue Dart’ is a versatile and attractive ornamental grass that adds a unique touch to gardens and landscapes. Its adaptability, low maintenance, and tolerance for various conditions make it a valuable addition to any planting scheme.

Ten (10) plants in quart containers per flat (or tray).

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