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This plant is available for order; begin shipping now Juncus effusus 'Spiralis' Green curly stems that spiral outward from the base. Corkscrew rush is a perennial plant with green spiraling stems. the plants grow to 24 inches high. The leafless stems are light green and coiled, with the coils becoming looser with age. Common Name: Corkscrew Use: Hardy Marginal Flower Color: Yellow/Green/Light Brown Leaf Color: Green Height: 20" to 24'' Width: 3'' to 6'' Container Size: 1 gallon or larger Fertilizer: 1 tablet monthly Hardiness Zone: 5 to12 Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shade Native To: Available As: 2'' and 4'' pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden Plants MARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2'' net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. The net pots are designed to split apart as the plants matures. You can help speed up this process by snipping a couple times around the top rim of the pot. Plant as you would the lilies with heavy loam soil, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water's edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Winter shipping days: Monday and Friday.