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Juncus inflexus 'Afro'
Common Name: European Meadow Rush
Juncus inflexus ‘Afro’ — commonly called blue rush — is a compact ornamental rush valued for its dense tuft of upright, finely textured blue-green stems that form a rounded, fountain-like clump resembling a soft pom-pom. The foliage has a distinctive steel-blue cast, and small brown flower clusters may appear near the stem tips in summer, adding subtle seasonal interest.
Type: Perennial
Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in.
Height: 18–24 in.
USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Dense, upright clump
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist to wet soil; tolerates clay and boggy conditions
Water: Medium to high; prefers consistently moist soil
Wildlife: Provides cover for beneficial wetland insects
Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for rain gardens, pond edges, containers, and mixed moisture-loving plantings. Its compact blue foliage provides strong texture and color contrast with flowering perennials.
Care: Keep soil evenly moist for best appearance. Cut back old stems in early spring before new growth emerges. Divide clumps every few years if needed to maintain density.
| Plant Type: | Perennial, Sedge Or Rush |
| Width: | 12-18" |
| Height: | 18-24" |
| Fragrant: | Not verified |
| Fruit: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 4–9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Water Garden, Bog Gardens |
| Shape: | Upright, Clumping, Dense |
| Soil Type | Wet Area, Tolerant of Clay, Average |
| Flower Color: | Brown |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |