{"title":"Luzula","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are roughly 108 species of Luzula and they vary in shape...narrow-leaves, wide-leaves, \u003ca title=\"See more plants with variegated leaves\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/variegated-plants-leaves-garden\"\u003evariegated leaves\u003c\/a\u003e...as well as in preferred habitat...sun or shade. Most are from cool regions of the world, either high latitude or high altitude, so don't place your Luzula in a baking hot site. You can use Luzula like you would \u003ca title=\"Carex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/sedge-carex-grass\"\u003eCarex\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Ophiopogon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/ophiopogon-black-dwarf-mondo-grass\"\u003eOphiopogon\u003c\/a\u003e to add a grassy feel to a perennial border. In the summer, when the plants start to look a little scraggly, simply trim them back and they will quickly fill in with fresh new growth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name Luzula is unusual and nobody knows for certain where it comes from. One view is that the name is derived from the Italian word lucciola (to shine) or the Latin word luzulae or luxulae (related to lux..light) because the leaves are very shiny when wet with morning dew. Whatever the origin of the word, we know you'll take a shine to Luzula. When you are ready to buy Luzula for your garden, check out our online list of Luzula for sale below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/luzula.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}