Juncus effusus Blonde Ambition 5b ventricosa 'Aureomarginata'

ventricosa 'Aureomarginata'

vaguely reminiscent of a miniature

just before the new foliage begins to emerge

Goldenseal emerges with two pleated green leaves atop an 18" tall stalk

Juncus effusus Blonde Ambition 5b ventricosa 'Aureomarginata'This 2002 introduction from Bill Janssen of Collector's Nursery makes an amazing 8" tall x 18" wide mound of spiral golden and green variegated foliage. Keep in mind that the term "foliage" is used very loosely. Each leaf is actually a 1' long tightly wound golden spring that elongates as it grows. Before now, you had to use good mind altering substances to imagine plants this bizarre. If you enjoyed the green version, you'll flip when you see J.