Preferring part shade, a mass appears almost combed in one direction as it brightens the whole area. Reaching 1 to 2,' it could be used as groundcover or in massing. Purplish-white flower spikes in summer. Sun to part shade. The red color stands out in a sunny to partially shady location.
Evergreen blades turn, curl and twist like a pig's tail.
It can't decide which way to grow. In summer, numerous erect spikes of a shining silver grey color appear, aging to beige. Sun to part shade. Luzula nivea Compact clumps of hairy evergreen leaves make an ideal groundcover for naturalizing, especially underneath shrubs. For sun to part shade.