Consulta Plantas

Care of the plant Luzula nivea or Snow rush

The Luzula genus, Juncaceae family, includes about 80 species of herbaceous plants distributed in temperate regions around the world. Some species are: Luzula nivea, Luzula campestris, Luzula lactea, Luzula forsteri, Luzula spicata.

Common names: Snow rush, Snowy wood rush, Snow-white wood-rush, Lesser wood-rush.

They are perennial herbaceous plants that reach 60 cm (23.6") in height. The long and linear intense green leaves have white silky hairs on the margin. They produce flower stems above the leaves with small but showy white or pink flowers.

Snow rush is used in undergrowth, on edges and flowerbeds and along walls.

Luzula nivea grows best in partial or shaded exposures. If it is grown in full sun it will need more water.

Snowy wood rush prefers well-drained soils containing organic matter but also grows in poor soils; it is important that drainage is excellent.

Water regularly so that the substrate is always slightly moist (never flood). Lesser wood-rush does not resist drought.

Fertilize with compost in the fall.

Snow rush does not need pruning.

Luzula nivea is a plant resistant to the usual pests and diseases.

Lesser wood-rush is propagated from seed sown in spring or fall and by division in mid-spring or early summer.

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