Big Twister Rush

Juncus effusus 'Big Twister'

Pronunciation: JUN-kus eff-Yoo-sus
SKU #08930
5-9

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Large, spiraling foliage, resembling giant corkscrews twisting and turning, creates a dramatic effect over water. A great deer-resistant accent plant that collectors dare not do without. Clumps slowly broaden by creeping rhizomes. This low maintenance plant is ideally sited in a bog or other very moist, bright shade location. Adapts well to containers.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Moderately fast; 18 to 24 in. tall, 24 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeInsignificant; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Landscape UseContainer
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHosta (Hosta); Bee Balm (Monarda); Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Turtlehead (Chelone)
Care InstructionsProvide average soil with consistent moisture; thrives in a moist, boggy environment, but tolerates drier conditions when established. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new foliage emerges. Clumps may be slow to establish, but once established will spread by creeping rhizomes. Adapts well to containers.
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Bloom TimeInsignificant; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Style
Landscape UseContainer
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHosta (Hosta); Bee Balm (Monarda); Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Turtlehead (Chelone)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide average soil with consistent moisture; thrives in a moist, boggy environment, but tolerates drier conditions when established. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new foliage emerges. Clumps may be slow to establish, but once established will spread by creeping rhizomes. Adapts well to containers.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.