Greater wood-rush
Luzula sylvatica
Greater wood-rush is a perennial for edging, groundcover, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay, loam or acid soil, flowering Apr, May, Jun.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 45 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 4a-9a, RHS H7 |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 45 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 60 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 9a and rated H7 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, clay soil, acid soil, evergreen plants.
Border Builder uses Greater wood-rush's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Black Cohoshfor height behind it
- Dutchman's Breechesto edge in front
- Foxglovefor height behind it
- Fringed Bleeding Heartto edge in front
- Goatsbeardfor height behind it
- Northern Sea Oatsfor height behind it