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Products > Juncus patens 'Elk Blue'   Juncus patens 'Elk Blue' - Elk Blue California Gray Rush      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass-like Family: Juncaceae (Rushes) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Brown Bloomtime: Spring/Fall Height: 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Juncus patens 'Elk Blue' (Elk Blue California Gray Rush) - A nice fine textured blue-gray selection of the common California rush. This plant grows to 18 inches tall and spreads by rhizomes to form solid clumps. Small brown flowers form near tips of leaves from Feb-Oct. A great plant for dry shade or, if irrigated, in full sun. Collected by Randy Baldwin on private property in the hills south east-of the town of Elk (south of Mendocino). A very adaptable plant that can be used in many different garden situations - from a dry garden in shade to 4" deep in a pond.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]