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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

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Luzula sylvatica plant details

Luzula sylvatica is an evergreen groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with. 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
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

This European understory plant forms dense mats of loose 2-3' tussocks; it will tolerante deep shade and root competition. PSh-Sh/M (not dry)

Gardening facts about Luzula sylvatica plant

How to Grow Luzula sylvatica

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • bronze
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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