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Juncus inflexus 'Afro' - Blue Medusa Rush

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Juncus inflexus 'Afro' is a visually arresting garden standout, widely known as Blue Medusa Rush. This ornamental grass captures the essence of unique garden design with its deep-blue, serpentine foliage that naturally curves into an average height between 16 to 24 inches. It presents an engaging spectacle with its dense, medusa-like tendrils that provide an exceptional textural element in any landscape. Adaptable to a range of conditions, from full sun to part shade, it especially thrives in high-water environments, making it a perfect fit for wet gardens and pond edges. While small, modest brown flowers may bloom in the summer, it's Blue Medusa Rush’s year-round, blue-green coiling stems that truly sets it apart. This plant promises not only an extraordinary aesthetic impact, but also a robust, low-maintenance experience for any gardening enthusiast. With a resistance to pests, diseases, deer, and air pollution, it becomes an environmentally compatible asset to your green space.

  • Size: Up to 16-24 inches tall
  • Flowers: Insignificant brown flowers may bloom in summer
  • Foliage: Distinctive, twisted, deep-blue leaves
  • Water usage: High; thrives in wet conditions
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Unique Aesthetic: Blue-green stems resembling coiling, aquatic creatures, ideal for textural interest
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