Juncus effusus f. spiralis 'Blonde Ambition'

ëBlonde Ambition is a corkscrew rush that is noted for its variegated green and gold stems. It is known as corkscrew rush because it features a tuft of cylindrical, tightly-spiraled, corkscrew-like stems (to 1/4î thick) which uncoil as they grow and spread out in all directions (both upward and prostrate). Clumps typically grow to only 8î tall but spread to 18î. Insignificant, tiny, yellowish-green to pale brown flowers appear in compact clusters (cymes) at or slightly below the stem tips in summer. To some, spiral-type rushes are unique and interesting foliage plants whose corkscrew-like ... more »

ëBlonde Ambition is a corkscrew rush that is noted for its variegated green and gold stems. It is known as corkscrew rush because it features a tuft of cylindrical, tightly-spiraled, corkscrew-like stems (to 1/4î thick) which uncoil as they grow and spread out in all directions (both upward and prostrate). Clumps typically grow to only 8î tall but spread to 18î. Insignificant, tiny, yellowish-green to pale brown flowers appear in compact clusters (cymes) at or slightly below the stem tips in summer. To some, spiral-type rushes are unique and interesting foliage plants whose corkscrew-like foliage provides texture and contrast to gardens. To others, the spiral-type rushes are little more than tangled masses of pond weed. De gustibus non est disputandum (There's no disputing about taste). The species, known as common rush or soft rush, is a grass-like, rhizomatous perennial that features cylindrical upright green stems in spreading clumps to 30î tall. It is one of the true rushes. (less)