Whorls of tiny yellow flowers in May and June are followed by yellow/green seed capsules cradled by reddish bracts, red-tinged leaves up to 1/2 inch wide and 12 inch long are fringed in long white hairs, a charming tufting ground cover, spreads by seed and short rhizomes. Clay, gravel, and acid tolerant.
0.5-1.5 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 3b-8b
Perennial
Deer Resistant
Native Range: Labrador across QC and s ON with some populations in the mtns of AB & BC, south to LA & the FL panhandle
Germination - Moderately Difficult: Cold stratify 8 weeks. Keep moist after planting.
Hairy Wood-rush Seed Packet $4.00 (Temporarily Sold Out*)
*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.
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