Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juncaceae

Genus:

Luzula

Species:

Luzula kjellmaniana

USDA Symbol:

LUKJ

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Common in wet tundra and bogs

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI