Luzula Colorgrass Lucius, known as Luzula Nivea or Snowy Woodrush, is an evergreen ornamental grass native to Europe. PanAmerican developed this cultivar that offers a upright, arching habit of 6-12" tall and 18" wide, with small white flowers in spring and early summer. This plant flourishes in damp, shady areas and is well-suited to landscapes, borders, and as ground cover. Evergreen in zone 4-9, this plant brings year-round color and visual interest to the garden. For a taller variety, try growing Stipa Colorgrass Pony Tails.
Luzula Colorgrass Lucius Selling Tips
Sell Luzula Colorgrass Lucius to customers looking for color contrast or foliage to add to a mixed container or landscape border. This plant offers arching, upright foliage with spiky white inflorescences in spring and early summer. It is well-suited to mixed containers, landscape beds, and patio pots, thriving in shade and damp conditions. Bring evergreen color to a shady garden in zones 4-9. Create a visually striking display of color and texture by pairing Luzula Colorgrass Lucius with Hostas, Ferns, Heuchera, Ajuga, Geranium, Astilbe, and Trillium.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 46-61" apart in well-drained soil in full or partial sun.
2. Water once or twice a week or more in dry weather.
3. In climates colder than zone 6, remove plants after frost or overwinter containers in a protected area.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Luzula Colorgrass Lucius, grow one seedling plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container or one to three per 6-inch or gallon container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.2, EC of 1.2-1.5 mS/cm, temperatures of 66-74 daytime and 64-66 nighttime, and moderate feed (175-225 ppm N). Use a nitrate-based fertilizer with low phosphorus and don't use too much ammonia or a nitrogen fertilizer. Overfeeding and watering results in floppy plants. This plant doesn't require pinching or PGRs. Watch for root rot and aphids.
Flowering
Spiky white flowers bloom in spring and early summer.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
We recommend spacing 4-inch containers 8-12" apart and gallon containers 12-18" apart for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant. Adjust spacing as needed in your greenhouse.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
Scout for aphids as part of your greenhouse's Integrated Pest Management program. Prevention and early intervention are the best methods of pest control.
Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that cause damage by sucking sap from plant tissue. They reproduce quickly and are particularly attracted to young growth. Curling and yellowed leaves, stunted growth, and stickiness on leaves are signs of an infestation. These insects also spread diseases and reproduce rapidly. Use biological controls or horticultural oils to discourage and kill aphids.
Disease
Luzula Colorgrass Lucius isn't prone to disease. Root rot can occur in overly wet conditions. Use well-draining soil, water at the base of each plant in the morning, and provide good airflow in your greenhouse.
Root Rot occurs in poorly drained or overly wet soil, which becomes the host for several types of fungi. It causes stunted growth, wilting, and root system decay. Prevention is the best treatment, and you will avoid most root rot problems by using clean, well-draining media, appropriate containers, and good watering practices for finishing seedling plugs. Inspect plants for signs of disease regularly. Repot infected plants in well-draining soil, adjust your watering schedule, provide better airflow, and use a fungicide if needed.
Planting Luzula Colorgrass Lucius Liners
We recommend growing one seedling plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container or three per 6-inch or gallon container. Use well-drained soil and center or evenly space the seedling plugs in the containers.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Luzula Colorgrass Lucius Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 8-9 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Year Round |
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| Color | Green |
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| Habit | Upright |
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| Height | 6-12 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 64 |
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| Perennial Zone | Zones 4-9 |
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| Water Needs | Moderate |
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| Patented Plant | Yes |
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