Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, but also ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Also known as "great Shadowgrass" - Andropogon Gerardii !!! · Giant Wood-Rush · Great Wood-Rush
Luzula sylvatica, Great Woodrush, is a clump-forming perennial with arching, dark green leaves and branched clusters of small, brown flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers shade to partial shade.
30% intensity
Tolerates some morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist.
70% intensity
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Avoid waterlogging.
Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil.
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures.
60% intensity
Grows well between 15-25°C. Tolerates cooler conditions.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeding in spring.
30% intensity
Use a balanced fertilizer or compost. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, but also ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Remove dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring. Cut back old flower stalks after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage new growth.
Divide established clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in autumn or early spring, but germination may be slow and erratic.
Not typically a plant that requires frequent repotting. If grown in a pot, repot every 2-3 years in spring into fresh potting mix if root-bound.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Great Woodrush (Luzula sylvatica)
Where Great Woodrush (Luzula sylvatica) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Juncaceae |
| Genus | Luzula |
| Species | Luzula sylvatica |
Similar in genus Luzula
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