Luzula acuminata - Hairy Woodrush

Sizes available: HPP #1, 2 plants per pot

Basics: zones 3-8, 4-12" x 18-24", part sun to full shade, subtle, yellowish-green bloom in mid to late spring, the blooms and seed heads are charming and a bit chaotic, prefers some moisture and richness, but very adaptable as to soil type and drought tolerant in shade 

Common names: Hairy Woodrush

Origin/Distribution: southern Canada and central and eastern U.S. Native to Maine

Habitat: wooded slopes, forest clearings, medium (mesic) to dry soils, part of the forest understory in mixed deciduous woodlands

More: this is an excellent and underused cool season rush that works well as part of a shady, low-growing matrix. I think it has ground cover (living mulch) potential as well. So far, it has been very adaptable and accommodating in the test gardens here at Honey Petal Plants. Deer resistant. Should seed in well if happy.

Nursery: Landscape plugs from New Moon, grown on at Honey Petal Plants

Image credits: Honey Petal Plants: See, charming and a bit chaotic, like it just woke up and can't find its glasses