Scientific Name: Luzula acutifolia subsp. acutifolia
Common Name: sharpleaf woodrush
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Juncaceae
Form Description: Densely tufted perennial forming small cushions.
Flowers: Cone-shaped or oval spike, single head or often with 1-3 clusters at base, papery bracts.
Fruit: Nut -small, one-chambered, 3-seeded. Seeds dark red-brown.
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Habitat Notes
Widespread on the Central Highlands and on mountains of the west coast and Ben Lomond.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Treatment Method
Cold Some species require exposure to cold before they germinate. These species are best sown in early winter and left to germinate in a shade house.
Seed Treatment Notes
Some growers have reported poor results when growing from seed. Cold stratified seed responds fairly well. Should be germinated in a dark environment.