Juncus patens 'Elks Blue'
California Grey Rush
An evergreen grass that grows up to two feet high and spreads up to two feet wide. It has blue gray stems that grow vertically. This plant forms clumps and spreads by rhizomes. Golden brown flowers bloom from spring to fall. Prune in the winter- you can cut all the way back. This grass prefers more water than other grasses. Additional water will help them look their best and prolong their growth.
Plant with: Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa), Sagewort (Artemisia douglasiana), Mule Fat (Baccharis salicifolia), Dogwood (Cornus sp.), Sedge (Carex sp.), Currant/Gooseberry (Ribes sp.), wild Rose (Rosa sp.), willow (Salix sp.), and wild grape (Vitis sp.)
- Plant in full sun or shade
- Tolerates a variety of soils
- Water twice a month once established
- Drought tolerant once established
- Hardy up to 15 degrees
- Attracts butterflies
- Deer resistant
-Native to California