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.
Common questions
- How much sun does Field Wood-rush need?
- Field Wood-rush grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Field Wood-rush bloom?
- Field Wood-rush blooms in May and June.
- Where is Field Wood-rush native?
- Field Wood-rush (Luzula campestris) is native to MA, RI, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Field Wood-rush HOA-friendly?
- Field Wood-rush is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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