Juncus ensifolius 'Flying Hedgehogs'
swordleaf rush 'Flying Hedgehogs'
Semi-evergreen to evergreen, rhizomatous perennial about 45cm tall, with clumps of upright stems and flat, curved, mid-green basal leaves to 25cm long. Produces spiky, globular flowerheads of small greenish-dark brown flowers in summer followed by dark brown seedheads
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Brown | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Juncaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen or Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Juncus can be annuals, deciduous or evergreen perennials, forming clumps of narrow, often cylindrical leaves, with clusters of small brown flowers borne on leaf-like stems in summer
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in permanently moist acid soil in sun or part shade
Propagation
Propagate by division from mid-spring to early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, tidy after flowering if necessary
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
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