Juncus patens 'Elk's Blue' - Elk's Blue Spreading Rush malva Plant Family: Hippocastanaceae Plant Type:

Plant Family: Hippocastanaceae Plant Type: Tree Size: 30' H x 18' W Growth Habit: Tree Deciduous/Evergreen: Summer/Winter deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Preference: Adaptable Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional Cold Hardy to: 5

Natural Habitat: Sandy bluffs below 450' Photo Credits:  Dieter H

salt marshes

ephemeral drainages

Distribution: Horticultural selection

Juncus patens 'Elk's Blue' - Elk's Blue Spreading Rush malva Plant Family: Hippocastanaceae Plant Type:About Elk Blue Spreading Rush Plant Family: Juncaceae Plant Type: Rush Height by Width: 2 3' H x spreading Growth Habit: Upright, spreading by rhizomes Deciduous Evergreen: Evergreen Growth Rate: Fast Sun Exposure: Full to part sun Soil Preference: Adaptable Water Requirements: Regular Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F Flower Season: Summer Flower Color: Brown Endangered?: Not Listed Distribution: Selected for the garden Natural Habitat: Marshy places below