Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juncaceae

Genus:

Luzula

Species:

Luzula arcuata

USDA Symbol:

LUAR5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

brown

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to alpine and subalpine regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Cold stratification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI