Big Twister Rush (Juncus)
Perennial
- Unique corkscrew-like foliage adds playful interest to landscapes and containers.
- A great choice for boggy areas!
- Easy to care for plant- an excellent option for beginners.
- Zones 5-9, Sun, 24" tall and wide at maturity.
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EXPOSURE
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Description
Details
Common name: Rush
Zone: 5 – 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 18-24" x 24"
Foliage color: Blue-green
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Features: Wet soils, heat tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, background, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, foundation planting, massing, ornamental, rain garden, waterside
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Grows best with ample water. It can even grow in standing water, so don’t worry about overwatering!
Spacing: 2 ft.
Fertilizing: Generally, they need very little fertilizer. It is best to base any fertilizer applications on the results of a soil test.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut clumps to the ground in late winter just before the new shoots appear. Clumps may be divided in spring every 4 to 5 years. If they are not divided, they eventually become thin or die out in the center.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I ordered 7 of these. I would have gotten more but they were sold out. All arrived in excellent condition and were planted as per directions.
These twisters are beautiful next to my azaleas and started growing right away. I will definitely order more when they become available.
One was brown the other was half brown not real happy with purchase but we see if they come back All the plants I purchased were very sad
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Plantd arrived in great condition and are unique plants. Glad I found the site.
I like the plants uniqueness.
I think they ate very overpriced.
Beautiful
I love these plants and I can no longer find them at stores near me so i ordered last year and this year through this site but im so sad two of the plants are basically dead. Not sure what happened but the others are doing well.
Hello! We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look. Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. All orders are backed by our 60 day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I love the uniqueness of these plants!!!
Very disappointed. Nothing spectacular and very little growth if any since received…. ? A month or so ago.
Otherwise VERY happy with past orders of other plants.
Hello! Thank you for leaving feedback. When transplanting young plants from a nursery pot to a garden, the plant allocates more energy to root development instead of shoot development (above ground). It's important for them to develop a robust root system so they can absorb the nutrients and water in the soil around them. Then after their root system is more developed, they'll invest in their shoots and flower development. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, in the second year, they have more energy to put into growth; and in the third year, they grow and flower vigorously. We hope this helps. Happy Gardening!
I Ordered 3 Twisters but unfortunately two died after a week but the third one is thriving.
We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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Great plant. Put in a mixed pot of other plants. Makes a great accent plant for the pot.
One plant was not as healthy as the second and it didn’t make it. It just browned up
Hi Trish, we're sorry to hear about your Big Twister Rush! We do have a 60 day guarantee on all of our plants. Please send us an email with photos of the dying plant to [email protected] and we'd be happy to send out a replacement or refund your purchase if your order is still under warranty. Happy Gardening!
What does your zoning map look like?
You can view zone map and information on zone in our gardening article here:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/what-are-the-usda-hardiness-zones/
My Big Twister Rush are now brown and no longer spiral. Can they be cut back each year to promote healthier growth?
Hello! Yes, you can cut clumps to the ground in late winter just before the new shoots appear. Clumps may be divided in spring every 4 to 5 years. If they are not divided, they eventually become thin or die out in the center.
I purchased this plant and when I bought it , it had curly and some straight pieces. 2 years ago. Now it never curls, that was the attraction . What do I do
This could be due to conditions not ideal for the plant, make sure it is getting enough water and sun. If the conditions are good for the plant, you could try trimming some back, this might force up curly pieces.
CAN YOU PLEASE SUGGEST SOME OTHER FLORALS THAT WOULD GO WELL WITH THIS IN A PLANTER?
There are so many options! We love how it looks with dianthus, shasta daisies, tickseed, and coneflowers. Here's a blog we wrong about using Blue Arrows rush, a similar plant, in containers. You can use some of the recipes from this! https://www.greatgardenplants.com/blogs/content/our-most-versatile-container-plant-how-to-use-it-3-ways
How big is the twister rush offered for sale $12.99…I’m looking for a plant that’s about 12 inches tall
It's hard to say! The size of our plants varies throughout the season, depending on how long they've been growing and if they were recently trimmed. But, in general, you can expect our one-quart Big Twister rush plants to be anywhere between 6-10 inches tall at the time of shipping.