Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
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Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
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Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Curly wurly
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Corkscrew Rush
In German
Gardenie
Corkscrew Rush
In French
Cape Jasmine
Corkscrew Rush
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Corkscrew Rush
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Corkscrew Rush
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Corkscrew Rush
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Corkscrew Rush
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Corkscrew Rush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Corkscrew Rush
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Corkscrew Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Corkscrew Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Jasmine and Corkscrew Rush Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Corkscrew Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Corkscrew Rush are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
- Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Corkscrew Rush
Care of Cape Jasmine and Corkscrew Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.