Corkscrew Rush
For all those times when you got a delicious bottle of wine but no corkscrew comes this spiral form of Juncus effusus to save the day. A very easy to grow Juncus species if given consistent to significant moisture, the ‘Spiralis’ form makes for a quirky and fun addition to wetland or rain garden plantings.
Latin Name: Juncus effusus
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and moist soil
Hardiness: Hardy to about -20º F., possibly root hardy to lower
Size at Maturity: 1-2 feet in height and clumping
Pests & Diseases: Not bothered by significant pest or disease problems.
USDA Zone: 5-9