 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
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| Plant Number: 8.255.250 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Luzula nivea |
| Common name : Snowy Wood Rush |
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| Wood Rushes are grass-like plants that perform well in moist, shady areas. This species forms a tufted mound of hairy, grey-green leaves, bearing stems of snowy white flowers in late spring, which later turn into brown seed heads. Flowers are good for cutting, either fresh or dried once the seed heads form. A nice edging plant, also terrific for mass planting in the shade. These are widely used in European parks and gardens, but deserve to be considered more often here in North America. Clumps are easily divided in spring or early fall. Evergreen in milder winter regions.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Edging
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Massed
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Spread
30-40 cm
12-16 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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Attractive in mass. A useful groundcover for sun or part shade. Of easy culture on most soils, moist or moderately dry.; Rick Darke, The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses |
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