Flora of the Southeastern United States

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Height: up to 1 ft.

plant sale text: Hairy Woodrush is a grass-like southeastern native perennial that adapts well to the conditions of the average shade garden. It makes an unusual clumping groundcover with wonderful tiny blooms in early spring. The genus name Luzula was derived from the Latin word "luciola," meaning glow-worm, because of the history of this species in making lamp-wicks. This species is found growing in woods and on bluffs, primarily in the mountain and piedmont. Hairy Woodrush is tolerant of dry shade but requires well drained soil. It is not often offered for sale.

bloom table text: Hairy Woodrush is a grass-like southeastern native perennial that adapts well to the conditions of the average shade garden. It makes an unusual clumping groundcover with wonderful tiny blooms in early spring. The genus name Luzula was derived from the Latin word "luciola," meaning glow-worm, because of the history of this species in making lamp-wicks. This species is found growing in woods and on bluffs, primarily in the mountain and piedmont. Hairy Woodrush is tolerant of dry shade but requires well drained soil.

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native range: eastern North America