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Plant Picture Guide

Acanthus - Ajuga
Akebia - Anthoxanthum
Apios - Asarum
Asclepias - Asplenium
Aster - Atrichum
Bambusa - Campsis
Carex - Chasmanthium
Chelone - Coreopsis
Cornus - Dryopteris
Echinacea - Euonymous
Eupatorium - Gaillardia
Galium - Helianthus
Helictotrichon - Indocalamus
Iris - Lamium
Laportea - Lobelia
Lonicera - Maianthemum
Manfreda - Mimulus
Miscanthus
Mitchella - Onoclea
Ophiopogon - Osmunda
Pachysandra - Petasites
Phalaris - Philadelphus
Phlox
Phragmites
Phyllostachys
Physostegia - Polygonum
Polypodium - Potentilla
Prunus - Rhododendron
Rosa - Saxifraga
Schizachyrium - Semiarundinaria
Sempervivum - Sporobolus
Stachys - Typha
Urtica - Vetiveria
Viburnum - Vinca
Viola - Zizia


Catalog as of September 21, 2008

Luzula

(Juncaceae - arrow grass family)
About 80 species of perennial herbs of temperate and cold regions, especially Eurasia. The Genus name Luzula comes from lux, or light, and refers to the way the plant shines when morning dew covers its hairy leaves.

Luzula multiflora ssp. multiflora - Oct 9 Luzula multiflora ssp. multiflora - Oct 9 Luzula multiflora ssp. multiflora - Oct 9
multiflora ssp multiflora peren • ht 6"; fl stalks to 12" • zones 2-7

common wood-rush


native, dry - moist, sun - part shade
e and c N Amer

This species has many profusely hairy, light green lower leaves in combination with numerous erect flower spikes. Found in the wild in meadows, fields, and open woods, this plant is tolerant of dry, acidic soil. An interesting and adaptable accent plant.

cat # 8D1L
$7.95 each / 3+, $7.50 ea