Rush
Deer-Resistant
Evergreen

Rush

Juncus Inflexus ColorGrass Blue Dart

The 'Blue Dart' Rush is an elegant ornamental grass offering year-round architectural interest with its striking blue-green foliage.

$36.30

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About this plant

Juncus Inflexus 'Blue Dart', commonly known as Rush, captivates with its distinctive, upright, blue-green stems. This ornamental grass adds a sophisticated, contemporary touch to any landscape, forming dense clumps that provide beautiful texture and a cool color palette. Its slender, cylindrical foliage creates a vertical accent that is particularly effective when planted in groups or along water features. Remarkably versatile and low-maintenance, 'Blue Dart' thrives in a variety of conditions, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. It's an exceptional plant for adding structure and a unique color contrasting with blooming perennials. Perfect for modern garden designs, rock gardens, container plantings, or as a naturalistic addition to pond edges and rain gardens, 'Blue Dart' Rush delivers enduring beauty with minimal effort.

Care & maintenance

Juncus 'Blue Dart' is exceptionally low-maintenance. While it prefers consistently moist to wet soil, it can tolerate drier conditions once established. No significant pruning is required; however, dead or yellowing stems can be removed in late winter or early spring to maintain a tidy appearance. Fertilization is generally not needed.

Quick facts

Type
grass
Mature height
2-3 feet
Mature width
1-2 feet
Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water
Medium to Wet
Growth rate
Moderate