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Grass · Juncaceae family

Great woodrush

Luzula sylvatica

Full sun to shade 7⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ in × 11¾ in–1 ft 3¾ in to −73 °F

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to shade
Size7⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ in
spacing 15¾ in
PlantingMarch–May, September–October
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to shade, in soil from dry to moist.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

acidic to neutral soil
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to moistloamyhumus-rich

Watering

keep the soil evenly moistonly in dry spellsless when it rains

Frost

−73 °F
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in7⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ inspread 11¾ in–1 ft 3¾ in
7⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ in× spread 11¾ in–1 ft 3¾ in

Plant 15¾ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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Planting
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
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Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–May, September–October

Feeding

Nutrition.

No feeding

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

No serious pests or diseases

The species is generally pest-free and disease-free. Applies to the species and its cultivars.

Sources (1)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does great woodrush tolerate shade?

Yes, it tolerates full shade.

How much space does great woodrush need?

At maturity 11¾ in–1 ft 3¾ in wide and 7⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ in tall; recommended spacing 15¾ in.

Sources (12) Checked 28 September 2026

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