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Luzula sylvatica
Also Known As
- Greater Wood Rush
Plant type
groundcover, grass / grass like
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Luzula sylvatica plant details
Luzula sylvatica is an evergreen groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer bronze and cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Luzula sylvatica
- Plant type: groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: juncaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: bronze and cream blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Luzula sylvatica
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic and alkaline
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Luzula sylvatica
By: Patricia Cunningham
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Gardening facts about Luzula sylvatica plant
How to Grow Luzula sylvatica
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- bronze
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-13"
Width: 8"-13"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Golden Greater Woodrush, Golden Woodrush
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-16"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Marginata Variegated Wood Rush, Variegated Wood Rush
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-16"
Width: 12"-36"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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