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Yellow Great Wood Rush

Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea'

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Overview

Luzula sylvatica 'Aurea', commonly known as Yellow Great Wood Rush, is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial. It boasts vibrant yellow-green foliage reaching heights of 1-2 feet with a spread of up to 1.5 feet. This ornamental grass thrives in part shade to full shade in well-drained, moist soil. It's ideal for woodland gardens, adding bright color and texture. Hardy in zones 5-9, it has low maintenance needs and moderate growth rate.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Type GrassClimate Temperate
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — The leaves are evergreen in some climates
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — and their brightly coloredYellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — commonly known as Yellow Great Wood RushYellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — although it can tolerate a range of light conditions from partial shade to full shadeYellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — providing year-round interestYellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — This ornamental grass thrives in part shade to full shade in well-drained, moist soilYellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — It boasts vibrant yellow-green foliage reaching heights of 1-2 feet with a spread of up to 1.5 feet+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Juncaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — The leaves are evergreen in some climates
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — and their brightly colored
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — commonly known as Yellow Great Wood Rush
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — although it can tolerate a range of light conditions from partial shade to full shade
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — providing year-round interest
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — This ornamental grass thrives in part shade to full shade in well-drained, moist soil
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — It boasts vibrant yellow-green foliage reaching heights of 1-2 feet with a spread of up to 1.5 feet
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — Hardy in zones 5-9, it has low maintenance needs and moderate growth rate
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — commonly known as the Yellow Great Wood Rush
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — It's ideal for woodland gardens, adding bright color and texture
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