Pacific Woodrush
Luzula comosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Pacific woodrush is a compact evergreen grass-like perennial that forms neat clumps of dark green foliage. It produces delicate clusters of small brown flowers in spring and maintains an attractive, tidy appearance year-round.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pacific Woodrush 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 native sedge provides habitat and food for small wildlife and birds, though it is not a major pollinator plant.
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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