RHS Other common names
greater wood-rush, shadow grass, wood grass, coedfrwynen fawr
Synonyms
Luzula maxima
Grass Like
A clump-forming perennial grass with hair-edged leaves. Airy panicles of brown flowers arch above the foliage up to 80cm in height in May and June. Spreads slowly by stolons
Position
Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres