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(Luzula nivea)
Snowy Wood-Rush (Luzula nivea)
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Summary
Luzula nivea, commonly known as Snowy Wood-Rush, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the understory of moist, deciduous woodlands and mountain grasslands in Southern and Central Europe. It typically grows to a height of 45–85 centimeters (18–33 inches) and forms dense clumps of dark green, grass-like leaves. The plant is notable for its fluffy, white flower clusters that appear in late spring to early summer, adding a delicate texture to garden settings. The flowers are modestly showy and are followed by seed capsules that may persist into the fall.
Snowy Wood-Rush is valued for its low maintenance requirements and its ability to thrive in shady conditions, making it an excellent ground cover for woodland gardens or shaded borders. It is also used to stabilize soil in shaded areas. While it prefers partial to full shade, it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It requires consistently moist soil with good drainage to flourish. Snowy Wood-Rush is not typically associated with serious diseases or pests, but it can spread somewhat aggressively in favorable conditions, which should be monitored to prevent unwanted naturalization in non-native areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Snowy Wood-Rush is valued for its low maintenance requirements and its ability to thrive in shady conditions, making it an excellent ground cover for woodland gardens or shaded borders. It is also used to stabilize soil in shaded areas. While it prefers partial to full shade, it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It requires consistently moist soil with good drainage to flourish. Snowy Wood-Rush is not typically associated with serious diseases or pests, but it can spread somewhat aggressively in favorable conditions, which should be monitored to prevent unwanted naturalization in non-native areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Moist, deciduous woodlands and mountain grasslands
Other Names
Common Names: Snow-White Wood-Rush, Lesser Wood-Rush, Silverfryle, Schnee-Hainsimse, Schneeweiße Hainsimse
Scientific Names: , Luzula nivea, Juncoides nivea, Juncus niveus, Luzula nivea var. rubella, Juncodes nivea, Luzula nivea subsp. angustata, Luzula nivea var. angustata, Luzula nivea var. livida, Luzula nivea var. minuta
GBIF Accepted Name: Luzula nivea (L.) DC.