About
Luzula pilosa, the hairy wood-rush, is a tufted, deciduous perennial wood-rush with narrow, hairy-edged, grass-like leaves and loose clusters of small, chestnut-brown flowers in spring. A rewarding and undemanding 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.