Juncus Big Twister

Juncus Big Twister Care

Juncus effusus 'Big Twister'

What is the plant

‘Big Twister’ is an attractive foliage plant with thick, curly, spiraled green leaves that add an unusual dimension to a patio, garden or home. It is a cultivar of native Juncus effusus, which produces twisty-foliaged cultivars from time to time.

Big, beautiful, thick, round, and smooth describes the fun foliage of Giant Corkscrew Rush. It is taller and more upright than other curly rushes. This spiral rush likes wet or moist soil and can be submerged in up to 4” of water. It will spread slowly by stolons; however, if spreading is a concern, keep it in check by submerging in pots. It’s a great accent for water gardens and can provide plenty of texture and interest to hard-to-landscape wet areas. The plant belongs to Juncus genus that was named and described by Carl von Linnaeus in Species Plantarum in 1753. It can be invasive in warm climates.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 5a

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The main thing to remember is that they like wet soil, regardless of soil type. Since the species plant, Juncus effusus (see below) often grows at the edges of marshes or even a few inches into the water, you know they will tolerate boggy soil.
Fertilizer
Little care is required to grow this plant. Apply an all-purpose fertilizer or manure tea in spring.
Sunlight
Grow these perennials in full sun (partial shade in the more southerly zones).

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Soil
It prefers moist soil and can be planted in boggy areas or added to a water feature. Either a neutral or an acidic soil pH is fine.
Temperature
Optimal temperatures for this plant are between 65-75°F (days) and 55-65°F (nights). Outside, it can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperature of -34.4°C (-30°F).
Container
This plant can be grown in containers. Choose a pot with enough drainage holes. If grown in containers, place ‘Big Twister’ in a shallow saucer of water to maintain even moisture.