Juncus effusus pacificus 'Quartz Creek'
Quartz Creek Soft Rush
Description
This selection of a vibrant green reed is widely used in landscapes due to its carefree nature and rigid upright structure. This Juncus initially grows very rapidily and then slows to eventually clump to 36" wide. It will reach a height of approximately 24-36". Reguires fairly regular water in the warmer months to perform well.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Park, Raised Planter, Roadside, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.