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    • Photo of Luzula multiflora flower by Sunshine Farm and Gardens

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    Luzula multiflora

    Also Known As

    • Common Wood Rush

    Plant type

    grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Luzula multiflora plant details

    Luzula multiflora is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Luzula multiflora

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: juncaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in summer
    Uses: bog garden, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Luzula multiflora

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Forming tight, dense 6" clumps very quickly, this wood rush would be a great garden addition even if it didn't sport a bouquet of soft, fluffy chestnut brown flowers in late Spring.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Gardening facts about Luzula multiflora plant

    How to Grow Luzula multiflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Luzula pilosa 'Igel'

    aka Luzula pilosa 'Hedgehog', Hedgehog Woodrush

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-13"

    Width: 8"-13"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Luzula pilosa 'Igel' by Patricia Cunningham
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    Luzula nivea

    aka Snow Wood Rush, Snowy Woodrush

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Luzula nivea foliage by plant lust
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    Luzula sylvatica 'Aurea'

    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
    Photo of Luzula sylvatica 'Aurea' flower, foliage, form by plant lust
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    Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'

    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
    Photo of Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Luzula sylvatica

    aka Greater Wood Rush

    Plant Type

    Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Luzula sylvatica foliage by Hans Mesker
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