Architectural evergreen with striking corkscrew foliage, adding bold texture & contemporary structure to gardens and containers.

Juncus spiralis, commonly known as Corkscrew Rush, is a unique evergreen marginal plant prized for its twisted, spiralling green stems that create sculptural interest all year round. The glossy, upright coils form a dense clump, bringing movement and texture to water features, patio containers and modern planting schemes. In summer, small brown flower clusters may appear along the stems, though it is primarily grown for its dramatic foliage form. Typically reaching around 30–45cm tall with a similar spread, it makes an excellent statement plant for pots, pond edges, gravel gardens or mixed architectural displays.

Supplied as a strong, well-established 17cm (2L) pot-grown plant, this is a healthy, garden-ready specimen with a developing root system prepared for steady establishment. Professionally grown in peat-free compost at our UK nursery in Yorkshire and delivered in plastic-free packaging, it offers a sustainable way to introduce bold form and low-maintenance structure into your outdoor space.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Juncus spiralis
• Common Name: Corkscrew Rush
• Plant Type: Evergreen Marginal / Ornamental Grass-Like Perennial
• Pot Size: 17cm / 2 Litre
• Mature Height: Approx. 30–45 cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 30–45 cm
• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming, Spiralled Stems
• Foliage: Glossy Green, Twisted & Corkscrew-Shaped
• Flowering: Small Brown Flower Clusters in Summer
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist Soil; Suitable for Pond Margins & Bog Gardens
• Watering: Keep consistently moist; tolerates wet conditions
• Maintenance: Remove old stems in spring to refresh growth
• Hardiness: Hardy in Most UK Conditions

Best Uses: Containers, Water Features, Pond Edges, Gravel Gardens, Contemporary Planting, Architectural Displays