Snowy Wood Rush, Snow-Wood-Rush, Luzula 'Nivea'
Luzula nivea (Snowy Wood Rush) is a slowly spreading evergreen perennial with fairly dense clusters of shimmering white flower spikes in early and mid-summer. The plant forms a loose clump of narrow, rich, green leaves, 12 in. long (30 cm) edged with fine hairs. Valuable year-round, thanks to its evergreen foliage, Luzula nivea is often used as a groundcover or for edging paths, particularly in shady spots of the landscape.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Juncaceae |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Juncaceae |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Luzula nivea (Snowy Wood Rush) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Luzula nivea (Snowy Wood Rush) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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