Greater Wood rush. A densely tufted evergreen grass, rich green leaves with neat cream margins and clusters of pendent brown and gold flowers. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Luzula sylvatica ‘Marginata’ – 3 Ltr
A densely tufted evergreen grass, rich green leaves with neat cream margins and clusters of pendent brown and gold flowers.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Luzula |
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Species | sylvatica |
Varietry | 'Marginata' – 3 Ltr |
Common Name | Greater Woodrush |
Flower Colour | brown, gold |
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 | green, cream |
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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Maintenance | |
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