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Graceful Grasses® Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush (Juncus effusus ‘Curly Wurly’) is grown for its exciting foliage. This easy-care perennial has blue-green, tightly curled blades. This rush flowers in the spring and summer, although the white blooms are not significant. Graceful Grasses® Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush reaches a mature size of 12 - 18 inches high by 16 - 20 inches wide, and is hardy in USDA zones 5 - 9.
This grass is a North American native with an upright, spreading growth habit. It is able to tolerate wet, poorly draining soils. In container planting, Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush is great for the role of the ‘filler’ in ‘thriller, filler, spiller’ designs. Its unique texture and shape will elevate any planting.
Graceful Grasses® Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush Care
In order for Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush to thrive, plant it in a location that receives full to part sun, 4 - 6 hours of sunlight minimum. This plant is able to tolerate boggy areas and poorly draining soil. Select a location that will stay moderately moist through the growing season. Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush has average fertilization requirements. Use a general-purpose landscape fertilizer once in the spring and again during midsummer.
The only pruning necessary for this plant is an annual trimming. Cut your Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush back to the ground during the late winter or early spring, before new growth emerges.
Graceful Grasses® Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush Spacing
Space Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush about 20 inches apart for best growth results. This plant is great for borders and containers, but it may need more frequent watering when planted in a container.
Graceful Grasses® Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
Plant Type: Perennial |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 4 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 12 - 18 Inches |
Mature Spread: 16 - 20 Inches |
Spacing: 16 - 20 Inches |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): White |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Disease |
Tolerates: Heat |
Attracts: N/A |
Container Role: Thriller |
Uses: Containers |
Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Brand: Proven Winners |
Common Name: Graceful Grasses® Curly Wurly Corkscrew Rush |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: Juncus effusus |
- SKU:
- JUNCW
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!