Javelin ColorGrass® Juncus

ColorGrass® Juncus Javelin is a strongly upright, architectural rush grown for its stiff stems and winter texture. PanAmerican Seed identifies it as *Juncus pallidus* and describes it as a container “thriller” that can also be planted in gardens and landscapes, including sites with standing water. [The exact Javelin product page](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/073906635019691/colorgrass-juncus-javelin/) lists 48 inches in its plant information and notes that landscape plants can reach 5 feet. ## Form and placement Use Javelin as a vertical focal point in a large container, rain garden, or water-side planting. The source gives a width of 18–20 inches and calls out winter interest: the upright stems remain stiff and turn a straw color. This gives the plant useful structure after flowering plants have faded. ## Growing conditions The breeder lists sun exposure, standing-water tolerance, and tolerance of heat and drought. For species-level context, the [South Australian Government’s Botanic Gardens Plant Selector](https://plantselector.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/Plants/Details/3385) describes *J. pallidus* in moisture-retentive sites, with tolerance of extended dry periods, and notes its use in riparian and rain-garden plantings. It reports a broader mature-height range than the breeder’s product dimensions, so site conditions and growing purpose matter. ## Maintenance Water regularly while a new planting establishes, then adjust irrigation to local soil and climate. Remove damaged stems and divide crowded clumps when needed; allow sound stems to remain through winter for their structural effect.