Hedgehog Woodrush

An unassuming but attractive woodland rush of slopes and rocky areas. Flowers are interesting yellow, white, and brown balls (March-June) which turn to spiky brown spheres above grasslike, visibly hairy red-tinged leaves that grow together in a tuft. Tolerates clay, rocky soil, and sand, and generally tends to actually prefer poor soil, especially in well-drained areas like rocky wooded slopes. The common name "Hedgehog Woodrush" comes from the "spikes" on the leaves, which are visually obvious from a distance but are actually soft hairs: this plant looks spiky, but isn't.

6 to 16 inch tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9a
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: MA south to FL, west to TX and IA. Native to Canada in ON. Considered rare in NY and IA

Germination - Moderately Difficult: Cold stratify 8 weeks. Keep moist after planting.
(approx. 100 seeds per seed packet)

Hairy Wood-rush Seed Packet $5.00

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