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Juncaceae
Yellow woodrush
Luzula lutea
Also known as Juncus luteus, Juncoides lutea, Alpine woodrush, Juncus aureus
Native Plants · Yellow Woodrush · Woodland Plant · Spring Blooms · Alpine · European Native · Yellow Flowers · Shade Garden · Naturalized · Perennial
Yellow woodrush brings bright golden-yellow flowers to partially shaded woodland gardens in spring. This European native prefers well-draining soil and benefits from mulching to retain moisture. Excellent for naturalizing in woodland settings or alpine gardens.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water when soil surface is dry, avoid overwatering in winter · Every 7-14 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 3–4
- Temperature
- -40°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-8b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2.5 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 10 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
Sources: trefle, usda
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