Luzula nivea (Snowy woodrush) — fluffy, dense clusters of starry, snowy-white flowers held on straight stems in midsummer. A good pick for pollinators, evergreen, performs best in partial to full shade but handles sun if kept moist.
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Product features
Botanical name: Luzula nivea
Common name: Snowy woodrush, Snow rush
Height: 50cm to 60cm
Spread: 45cm to 50cm
Foliage: Grass-like dark green leaves edged with fine white hairs
Flower: Fluffy clusters of starry snowy-white flowers, midsummer
Attractive to wildlife: Yes, shelter for frogs, food for moth larvae
Soil Type: Most soils, prefers moist humus-rich well-drained ground
Drought tolerant: Moderately, handles dry shade once established
Hardy: Fully hardy (RHS H7)
Position: Partial to full shade, tolerates sun if soil stays wet
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Woodland margins, shading borders, ground cover, path edging
Materials and care
Light: Best in partial to full shade, handles sun if kept moist
Aspect: Cool north-, east-, or west-facing borders and banks
Soil type: Moderately fertile, humus-rich soils
Drainage: Requires moist but well-drained soil
Watering: Water regularly until established, dry-shade tolerant once mature
Deadheading: Cut back spent flower stems to reduce self-seeding
End of season: Evergreen, comb out dead leaves in early spring
Propagation: Lift and divide clumps every 3 years
