Rushes

Juncus filiformis 'Spiralis

Juncus filiformis 'Spiralis

"The Cork Screw Rushes". The largest spiral form of this cultivar whose dark evergreen spiral can reach 30 cm. in height by 90 cm. spread. True moisture lovers making excellent plants for boggy areas and used as emergent's on the margins of a pond or stream.                    

 Juncus tenuis

 Juncus tenuis

"Upright Rush". Dark evergreen bolt upright stems forming tight tussocks 60 cm. X 60 cm.  Another true moisture lover making excellent plants for boggy areas and used as emergent's on the margins of a pond or stream.                 

Luzula sylvatica' Marginata' British woodrush

Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'

"The British Woodrush". A native of Britain this is another member of the Rush family yet very different from their Juncus relatives. Very popular with gardeners of oriental style gardens, deep shade and low maintenance gardens. Luzula are evergreen spreading by rhizomes so can colonize an area quite speedily. H 45 cm.-W 120 cm.      

Luzula nivea  Common Woodrush

Luzula nivea  Common Woodrush

Native of southern Europe and the Alps. Evergreen foliage dark green covered with fine hairs. Inflorescence to 60 cm. Covered in dense white or off white flowers  that become pendula.  Striking in mass. An excellent ground cover plant and stabiliser. Sun or part shade. Easy to grow on most ground.