Luzula nivea
Luzula nivea
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Snowy Woodrush is an evergreen perennial that looks like a slightly-hairy grass until June when it bursts into bloom with fluffy balls of off-white or white flowers. Snowy woodrush spreads quickly and makes an excellent ground-cover for any shade or part-shade location with moist but well-drained soil.
Zones: 4 to 8
Family: Juncaceae
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 12 to 24 in.
Spread: 12 to 24 in.
Exposure: Partial Sun to Shade
Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Average
Bloom Time: June to August
Native Range: Southwestern and Central Europe, including the Alps and Pyrenees
Image Credits:
- Image 1 Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
- Image 2 Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons