Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juncaceae

Genus:

Luzula

Species:

Luzula pallescens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

brown, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Canada: New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in woodland and forest edges