Luzula sylvatica 'Solar Flare'

Also Known As

Luzula sylvatica 'Solar Flair'
Golden Woodrush

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Luzula sylvatica 'Solar Flare' plant details

Luzula sylvatica 'Solar Flare' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Luzula sylvatica 'Solar Flare'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: juncaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Luzula sylvatica 'Solar Flare'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dense clumps of golden foliage make this woodland grass a beacon in the spring shade garden; forming 18" clumps with interesting arching spikes of brown flowers for dried arrangements. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This low maintenance, grass-like perennial forms a dense rosette of evergreen foliage that turns gold during the cooler months and light green in summer. Interesting flower spikes appear early in the season. Best when planted en masse in rich, moist woodland soils but will tolerate some drought.