Greater Wood Rush, Greater Wood-Rush, Luzula Maxima
Extremely attractive when massed, Luzula sylvatica (Greater Wood Rush) is an evergreen perennial that creates a beautiful, dense, weed-proof carpet in dry shade gardens. Its delicate ribbon-like, glossy foliage is loosely clumped into handsome tussocks that are quite ornamental. Clusters of small brown flowers held on arching stems appear in late spring or early summer but are not showy.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| 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 | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| 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 | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Luzula sylvatica (Greater Wood Rush) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Luzula sylvatica (Greater Wood Rush) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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