Wahlenberg's Woodrush
Luzula wahlenbergii
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, Finland, Greenland, Korea, Kuril Is., Labrador, Norway, Russia, Svalbard, Sweden, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Juncaceae
- Genus:
- Luzula
- Species:
- Luzula wahlenbergii
- USDA Symbol:
- LUWA
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
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers cooler climates with high humidity
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface and keep consistently moist.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI