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Beginner
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0.5m
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0.5m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'
Other names: Great wood-rush 'Marginata', Luzula sylvatica 'Aureomarginata', Greater woodrush 'Marginata'
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Genus: Luzula
Variety or cultivar: 'Marginata' _ 'Marginata' is a mound-forming, evergreen perennial with fine glossy leaves edged in cream and panicles of brown flowers in early summer.
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' is: Evergreen
Flower: Brown in Summer
Foliage: Green, Cream, Variegated in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Compact
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' (Great wood-rush 'Marginata') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Soil does not need any particular richness will grow well in poor or moderately fertile soil. Dislikes full sun on poor dry soil but will tolerate full sun if soil is constantly moist.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' (Great wood-rush 'Marginata') has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 13:01
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