Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
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
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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
Common Name
Curly wurly
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
In Hindi
Corkscrew Rush
Missouri primrose
In German
Corkscrew Rush
Missouri Primel
In French
Corkscrew Rush
Oenothera macrocarpa
In Spanish
Corkscrew Rush
prímula Missouri
In Greek
Corkscrew Rush
Missouri primrose
In Portuguese
Corkscrew Rush
Missouri Primrose
In Polish
Corkscrew Rush
Wiesiołek ozdobny
In Latin
Corkscrew Rush
Primrose Missouri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juncaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Corkscrew Rush and Missouri Primrose
Season and care of Corkscrew Rush and Missouri Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Rush and Missouri Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Missouri Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral and for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Rush and Missouri Primrose Physical Information
Corkscrew Rush and Missouri Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Rush and Missouri Primrose are as follows:
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
- Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Missouri Primrose
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Missouri Primrose 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 Missouri Primrose pruning is done 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 Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.