About
Luzula luzulina, the yellowish wood-rush, is a tufted, herbaceous wood-rush producing the characteristic narrow, hairy-edged leaves and clusters of pale, straw-yellow flowerheads of the genus. A rewarding plant for a shaded or semi-shaded border or wild garden.
About the genus
Luzula, the wood-rushes, are evergreen, sometimes stoloniferous perennials with flat, linear, grass-like leaves edged with long, silky hairs and tiny, brown flowers in dense or lax clusters in spring or summer. Grown in shaded and semi-shaded borders, wild gardens, and naturalistic plantings.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.