Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
China
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Curly wurly
Daphne plant
In Hindi
Corkscrew Rush
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Corkscrew Rush
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Corkscrew Rush
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Corkscrew Rush
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Corkscrew Rush
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Corkscrew Rush
Daphne planta
In Polish
Corkscrew Rush
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Corkscrew Rush
Daphne plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juncaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Corkscrew Rush and Daphne
Season and care of Corkscrew Rush and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Rush and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Corkscrew Rush and Daphne Physical Information
Corkscrew Rush and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Rush and Daphne are as follows:
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Daphne
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.