Grass · Juncaceae family
hairy wood-rush
Luzula pilosa
In short a 10-second read
Hairy wood-rush (grass) grows to 0.15–0.25 m tall and 0.25 m wide when mature. It grows best in part shade to shade, in average to moist soil. Hardy to −23 °C.
× spread 0.25 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in part shade to shade, in average to moist soil. Hardy to −23 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average to moist · watering: little
Soil: loamy, humus-rich
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Pruning
cut back to the ground (February–March)
Planting
container plant: March–May, September–October
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
Does hairy wood-rush tolerate shade?
Yes, it tolerates full shade.
How much space does hairy wood-rush need?
At maturity 0.25 m wide and 0.15–0.25 m tall; recommended spacing 25 cm.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 28 September 2026.
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