prairie plant seeds Prairie Woodrush Seeds (Luzula macrantha) — Northwest Meadowscapes

prairie plant seeds Prairie Woodrush Seeds (Luzula macrantha) — Northwest MeadowscapesAn infinitely more attractive alternative to that non native dwarf mondo grass (Ophiopogon japanicus) sold in big box nurseriesthis beautiful, clump forming, draping, grass like plant was sometimes previously treated as a subspecies of Luzula comosa (Pacific woodrush), although to us they look distinctly different. Preferring low to moderate elevations, prairie woodrush is tolerant of partial shade, such as the understory of oak savannas, hedgerow

An infinitely more attractive alternative to that non-native dwarf mondo grass (Ophiopogon japanicus) sold in big box nurseries…this beautiful, clump-forming, draping, grass-like plant was sometimes previously treated as a subspecies of Luzula comosa (Pacific woodrush), although to us they look distinctly different. 

Preferring low to moderate elevations, prairie woodrush is tolerant of partial shade, such as the understory of oak savannas, hedgerow edges, and places where meadow meets forest. It is seemingly adapted to a diversity of soil types, ranging from dry forested slopes to open, wet meadows, and typically grows from southeastern Alaska to California.

We know little known about the wildlife interactions of this plant, although our farm’s wild quail tend to browse within it, and the deer seemingly ignore it. Plant it with Columbine, Oregon phacelia, and fringecup in partially shaded areas for a gorgeously balanced small wildlife garden. 

300+ seeds (0.5-grams)