Field Wood-rush
Luzula campestris
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
MA, RI
Field wood-rush is a low-growing, grass-like perennial that forms neat clumps of slender, evergreen foliage. It produces small, clustered flowers in late spring and early summer, creating a subtle textural element in shaded garden areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Field Wood-rush is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This plant is primarily wind-pollinated and provides modest wildlife value, offering some shelter for small insects and ground-dwelling creatures in its dense foliage.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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