snowy wood rush
Luzula nivea
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Snowy wood rush (Luzula nivea) is a grass-like perennial for borders, low-maintenance beds, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It stays evergreen, so it adds color to the garden all year. Plants grow 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, which makes them easy to fit between taller shade plants.
Pairs well with Columbine, Cow parsley, and Endless Summer hydrangea.