Description
Juncus Ensifolius (Flying Hedgehogs)
Juncus Ensifolius (Flying Hedgehogs) also known as Dagger leaf rush. Flying Hedgehogs is a shallow water plant marginal aquatic plant. This a small rush with masses of attractive dark brown seed heads looking like mini hedgehogs. It is a clump forming plant and is ideal for underplanting alongside taller plants and alongside low growing creeping plants. It is a great plant for attracting wildlife to your garden especially in the colder months as masses of seed heads provide wild birds with a winter food source. Suitable for planting in all types of ponds, alongside streams and river banks and in container or tubs.
- Height 30-60cm ( 12-24in )
- Planting depth 0-5cm ( 0-2in ).
- Position in full sun to part shade
- cut back after flowering or if leaving the seed heads on the the birds count back in spring before the new growth starts
- We would recommend a planting basket of at least 11cm across for one plant or, for more impact, plant several of the same variety in a larger basket.
- Product Code: M0480
- We ship all marginal water plants bare root, this means that we wash the soil off before packing plants. During the summer months we may need to trim some of the foliage back for shipping.
- Contact us if you require more information. Our team will be happy to help with any questions you may have.
