Juncus Inflexus "Blue Dart" 4 liters

Juncus inflexus ‘Blue Dart’

Botanical name: Juncus inflexus ‘Blue Dart’
Common name: Blue Rush / Blue Dart Rush

Product Description

Juncus inflexus ‘Blue Dart’ is a striking, compact ornamental rush prized for its upright, rigid blue-green stems. Its architectural form makes it perfect for adding vertical interest to modern gardens, pond edges, rain gardens, and large containers. This hardy, low-maintenance plant is water-loving, drought-tolerant once established, and provides year-round foliage colour and texture.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ±50–70 cm
• Width: ±40–60 cm
• Forms dense, upright clumps with a tidy, compact habit

Best Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to light partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-draining to wet soils; tolerates waterlogged conditions
• Water: Prefers consistently damp soil; drought-tolerant once established
• Climate: Adaptable to most South African climates; tolerant of light frost
• Maintenance: Very low maintenance; remove old or damaged stems to maintain tidy appearance

Planting & Seasonal Information (South Africa)

• Best planting time:
  🌱 Spring (September–November)
  🌱 Autumn (March–May)
• Active growth / foliage display: Spring through summer
• Foliage: Evergreen; strong structural interest year-round