Water Plants

Juncus inflexus 'Blue Mohawk'

Blue Mohawk soft rush

Graceful Grasses® Blue Mohawk®, Juncus inflexus. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.

Upright blue-green stems give this rush a cool, architectural presence. Despite the old inventory label, it is not papyrus: it is a moisture-loving rush for rain gardens, wet beds and contained water-garden plantings.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Pond placement: Rain garden, wet bed or pond-edge container.
Winter care: Hardy perennial locally; stems may brown and new growth starts in late spring.
Mature size: 2–3 ft. tall
Water: Consistent moisture

Sizes & prices

#1$16.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Prefers abundant moisture; also grows in consistently irrigated garden soil.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Blue-green stems; browns in cold weather.

Water garden care

Planting method: Moist bed or container; irrigate garden plantings consistently.
Pruning: Remove old brown stems in early spring.
Spread: Use a sunk container to limit creeping rhizomes; remove unwanted seedlings.

Sources & photo credits

Proven Winners

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: Photo courtesy of Proven Winners. · Retail promotional permission

Reviewed September 27, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.