Greater Woodrush. A densely tufted evergreen grass with bright, shiny yellow leaves in winter, yellow-green in summer and clusters of open chestnut-brown flowers. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Luzula sylvatica ‘Aurea’
A densely tufted evergreen grass with bright, shiny yellow leaves in winter, yellow-green in summer and clusters of open chestnut-brown flowers.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Luzula |
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Species | sylvatica |
Varietry | 'Aurea' |
Common Name | Greater Woodrush |
Flower Colour | brown |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Juncaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | yellow, green |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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