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Week 50 – December 13, 2024

Plant Information

Grass Juncus effusus Unicorn

  • Grass Juncus effusus Unicorn - Bloom
  • Grass Juncus effusus Unicorn - Container
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Juncus effusus

Common Name: Unicorn Soft Rush

Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Spreading

Characteristics: Heat Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 9 - 12" (23 - 30cm)

Height: 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)

Width: 12 - 15" (30 - 38cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: This plant has very unusual, tall grasslike, heavily spiraled stems. 'Unicorn' grows best in a moist garden spot or as a marginal aquatic.

Grower Information:

This plant has very unusual, tall grasslike, heavily spiraled stems. 'Unicorn' grows best in a moist garden spot or as a marginal aquatic.