Juncus tenuis 'Blue Dart'

Juncus tenuis (see Q200 herein), commonly called path rush or slender rush, is an upright, tufted perennial rush that typically rises to 14-16\ (less frequently to 24\") tall on cylindrical, slender, bright green stems/leaves. This is a somewhat weedy rush that is native to North America, but has over time naturalized throughout much of the world. Missouri habitat includes upland forest openings, stream banks, pond/lake margins, fields, pastures, paths, roadsides and disturbed areas (Steyermark). It likes paths with compacted soil, hence the common name of path rush. Leaves turn brown wit... more »

Juncus tenuis (see Q200 herein), commonly called path rush or slender rush, is an upright, tufted perennial rush that typically rises to 14-16\ (less frequently to 24\") tall on cylindrical, slender, bright green stems/leaves. This is a somewhat weedy rush that is native to North America, but has over time naturalized throughout much of the world. Missouri habitat includes upland forest openings, stream banks, pond/lake margins, fields, pastures, paths, roadsides and disturbed areas (Steyermark). It likes paths with compacted soil, hence the common name of path rush. Leaves turn brown with frost. Tiny, insignificant, greenish flowers bloom singly or in loose clusters near the stem tips in late spring to mid-summer. 'Blue Dart' is a cultivar that features attractive, linear, blue to blue-green foliage. It is sometimes used in containers as an alternative to dracaena. 'Blue Dart' is sometimes sold in commerce today as a cultivar of Juncus inflexus." (less)