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Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' (Great wood-rush 'Marginata')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'
Other names
Great wood-rush 'Marginata', Luzula sylvatica 'Aureomarginata', Greater woodrush 'Marginata'
Genus
Luzula 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
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Flower
Brown in Summer
Foliage
Variegated, Green, Cream in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation
Divide in spring every 2 or 3 years.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' (Great wood-rush 'Marginata') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'
Other names
Great wood-rush 'Marginata', Luzula sylvatica 'Aureomarginata', Greater woodrush 'Marginata'
Genus
Luzula 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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Brown in Summer
Foliage
Variegated, Green, Cream in All seasons
General care
Propagation
Divide in spring every 2 or 3 years.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' (Great wood-rush 'Marginata') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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