Luzula sylvatica (Greater Wood Rush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Juncaceae |
| Genus | Luzula |
| Species | sylvatica |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | United Kingdom, central and southern Europe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 30 - 40 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 40 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Foliage is bright green with blades reaching out from the base. |
| Landscape | Luzula sylvatica has traditionally been used as an ornamental ground cover but can be used in wooded and shaded garden areas. |
| Cultivation | It is drought tolerant but does best when watered every two weeks. |
| Notable Specimens | Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Can be found along the stream banks and open woodlands in the United Kingdom, central and southern Europe. |
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