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    • Photo of Luzula nivea 'Lucius' by Patricia Cunningham

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    Luzula nivea 'Lucius'

    Also Known As

    • Lucius Woodrush

    Plant type

    groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Luzula nivea 'Lucius' plant details

    Luzula nivea 'Lucius' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Luzula nivea 'Lucius'

    Plant type: groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: juncaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Luzula nivea 'Lucius'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    For shady container or groundcover, this uncommon flowering "grass" forms a 2't x 2'w mound of linear foliage topped in early summer by shimmering white flowers; great for shady border/cut flower/container. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Luzula nivea 'Lucius' plant

    How to Grow Luzula nivea 'Lucius'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-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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