Sword-leaved rush

Family Juncaceae The most interesting species of rush. Its stems resemble iris leaves, in summer it blooms with brown spherical inflorescences. The plant height is 50 cm. After autumn frosts its leaves begin to wither, but the inflorescences continue to lose their charm for a long time.

Planting depth: 5-10 cm below the water level, the rush spreading to 10-20 cm..

Care: for variegated cultivars all fully green stems should be removed immediately, otherwise the variegation will disappear.

Propagation: by dividing clumps in spring.

Uses: for landscaping wet places and small ponds in solitary plantings or in small groups, against a backdrop of low groundcovers. Sword-leaved rush is indispensable for decorating small and medium-sized ponds

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