Luzula pedemontana (Piedmont wood-rush)

Other names: Juncoides pedemontana, Luzula nivea subsp. pedemontana

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Species

L. pedemontana is a clump-forming, slowly-spreading, evergreen perennial with linear, mid- to dark green leaves and loose panicles of small, nodding, white flowers in summer.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

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Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
0.5 m	0.5 m	2-5 years
1 ft	1 ft	2-5 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

0.5 m

2-5 years

1 ft

2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Clay
Loamy
Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid
Alkaline
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade
Full Shade
Full Sun

Aspect

East
North

Exposure

Exposed
Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in full or partial shade. Will tolerate sun if the soil remains consistently moist.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Woodland

UK hardiness

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

Native to

Italy, France, Corsica

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Cut back in spring. Can be trimmed lightly after flowering to encourage a flush of new leaves.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Divide from mid-spring to early summer. Sow seed at 20C (68F). Keep seeds consisently moist but not wet. Move to a cooler location after germination.

Pests and diseases

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

Cut untidy foliage and spent flower stalks (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Remove faded flower stems in early summer

Sow seed in containers with heat (spring)

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (autumn or spring)

Plant in partial or full shade (autumn or spring)

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Luzula pedemontana Piedmont wood-rush

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Species

Season of interest

Flower

Foliage

Height and spread

Height and spread

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Soil drainage

Soil pH

Conditions

Sunlight

Aspect

Exposure

Plant details

Additional plant details

Cultivation

Suggested uses

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

Foliage

Habit

Native to

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Propagation methods

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

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Plants in this Genus (13)

Plants in this Genus (13)

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