Luzula campestris (Field wood-rush)

Cultivation

Grows in moist, preferably neutral soil in full sun to full shade. Often dies back by mid- or late summer. Given its vigorous growth, this plant is usually considered a weed, becoming a nuisance in lawns, golf turf, and pastures.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Woodland, Wildflower, Wildlife, Meadow

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Compact

Native to

Northwestern Africa, Europe, Great Britain

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic