Heath Woodrush

Luzula congesta

Native to:
Belgium, Denmark, Føroyar, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Juncaceae
Genus:
Luzula
Species:
Luzula congesta
USDA Symbol:
LUCO8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
brown

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Coleophora biforis

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas