Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'

Also Known As

Marginata Variegated Wood Rush
Variegated Wood Rush

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

H: 8"-16"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' plant details

Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer tan flowers emerge. Features glossy and grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: juncaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful as well as useful, this rush forms mat-like mounds of 8-12" lush green grass-like leaves edged in gold; very hardy, very tough: it can tolerates shade, drought, and tree root competition!-fine woodland groundcover. PSh/MD

By: Forestfarm

Easy care Woodrush, evergreen, strappy, pointed foliage with thin, cream ‘leafliner’ margins form expanding clumps about 12” tall and eventually 2-3’ wide. Good foundation plant for woodland edge in lightly shaded locations (will take morning sun). Not fussy about soils and takes some dry shade once established. Deer and critter resistant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Dark green leaves with a creamy yellow margin grow in dry shade with no problem. Evergreen, mounding, and spreading, these are tough but handsome plants with growth to 16" tall. Minimum temperature: -10°F Sorry, grasses and sedges cannot be shipped to California.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Evergreen. This densely mounding woodrush forms clumps of somewhat narrow, glossy, dark green leaves edged in cream. In midspring, small, chestnut-brown inflorescences open on 3" long panicles amidst the 2' leaf blades. It's the perfect companion for ferns, violets and other woodland flowers and It tolerates clay soil. Prefers shady conditions but tolerates some sun.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gorgeous evergreen grass grown to perfection in Valerie Murray's garden in Victoria where all is exquisite. Beautiful and tough as an underplanting under deciduous trees such as Japanese Maples or Dogwoods. The pale margined leaves gives year-long interest.