Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Curly wurly
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Corkscrew Rush
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Corkscrew Rush
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Corkscrew Rush
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Corkscrew Rush
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Corkscrew Rush
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Corkscrew Rush
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Corkscrew Rush
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Corkscrew Rush
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Poales
Aquifoliales
Family
Juncaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Corkscrew Rush and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Corkscrew Rush and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Rush and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Rush and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Corkscrew Rush and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Rush and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.