Blue Rush is an elegant and hardy aquatic plant known for its striking blue-green foliage and upright growth habit. Its thin, grass-like stems bring a unique texture to water gardens, ponds, or wetland areas. This perennial grass is an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to your landscape while thriving in moist conditions.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Stunning blue-green foliage: Features tall, slender stems with a unique blue-gray color that adds a cool, modern touch to any garden
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Vertical elegance: Grows in dense tufts that can reach up to 2-3 feet tall, providing height and structure for water features or garden borders
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Moisture-loving: Ideal for moist to wet soil conditions, making it perfect for planting in ponds, bogs, or rain gardens
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Low-maintenance: Very hardy and drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal care beyond occasional trimming
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Tolerates a variety of soils: Will grow well in wet soils and can even handle standing water
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Pollinator-friendly: Provides shelter and forage for pollinators and other beneficial wildlife
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Attractive in mass plantings: Plant in clusters for a dramatic effect in the garden or water feature
Plant Care Tips:
☀️ Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade, though it can tolerate some light shade
💧 Water: Thrives in moist to wet conditions—ideal for pond edges, marshy areas, or rain gardens
🌱 Soil: Enjoys moist, well-drained soil and can even tolerate standing water
🌡 Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, perfect for a range of temperate climates
📏 Size: Reaches heights of 2-3 feet with a spread of around 1-2 feet, great for adding verticality and texture to landscapes
🧰 Maintenance: Very low-maintenance, just remove any dead or damaged stems during the growing season
