Juncus Pallidus Javelin Seeds
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Rush (Juncus pallidus Javelin) - Here is one of the few ornamental grasses that tolerates any soil, from dry to standing water! Start Juncus pallidus seeds for this versatile perennial that provides year-round interest in the landscape with a spiky, symmetrical, colorful shape. Commonly called Giant Rush or Pale Rush, this plant grows in any level of moisture from very dry to standing water.
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Grass Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
6 - 10
HEIGHT
48 - 60 inches
WIDTH
18 - 20 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Dark green
FLOWER COLOR
None
GROWTH RATE
Moderate
FALL COLOR
No change
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Adaptable
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Adaptable
LATIN NAME
Juncus pallidus
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
64 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
6 - 12 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover seeds
SOWING RATE
3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
20 inches
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Rush (Juncus pallidus Javelin) - Here is one of the few ornamental grasses that tolerates any soil, from dry to standing water! Start Juncus pallidus seeds for this versatile perennial that provides year-round interest in the landscape with a spiky, symmetrical, colorful shape. Commonly called Giant Rush or Pale Rush, this plant grows in any level of moisture from very dry to standing water. Juncus pallidus Giant Rush is an elegant plant, yet it requires very little attention once is it well-established.
Juncus pallidus Pale Rush is an excellent ornamental grass plant for winter interest. When other ornamental grasses have lost color and began to droop, this rush plant keeps its poise, and it looks lovely with a dusting of snow on it. It is hardy to 10 degrees F, so it knows how to endure a long winter.
How To Grow Giant Rush From Ornamental Grass Seed: Use a moist seed starting mix and sow the Juncus pallidus seed on top of the soil, lightly covering it. The soil and ornamental grass seeds need to maintain consistent wetness. Grow the seeds in a bright, sunny window until the rush plants are 4 inches in height. Harden the seedlings off and transplant outdoors into a permanent location. An application of diluted liquid fertilizer to half strength is recommended at the time of transplanting and monthly throughout the growing season.