Id-Code: ZA 256
Family: Juncaceae
Origin: Europe
Special Features: Decorative golden foliage shines like a beacon early in the season
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2009. The name originates from luceo meaning to shine. Sylvatica hints at its woodlands origins
Colour: Arching spikes of brown
Natural Flowering Period: April - June
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-8
Growth Habit: Dense clumps
Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped leaves with fringed hairy edges. Foliage eventually greens-up as the season progresses
Height with Flowers: 30 cm (12'')
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm (18'')
Soil Requirements: Humus-rich woodlands soils, pH 5.5 - 7.8
Location: Partial shade
Use: Plant in the border or mixed containers for early season effect with Alchemilla sericata 'Gold Strike', Heuchera villosa var. macrorrhizza and Rohdea japonica
Specialities: Interesting brown blossoms can be used in fresh or dried arrangements

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 0,541
Seeds per Gram: 1850
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): Open flats or 72s
Germination: These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3-4 weeks a cooling period of 2-4 weeks is recommended.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: November - March
Sowing to Germination: 6 - 10 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: There is no current research on vernalization but a prudent recommendation for any perennial would be 6-12 weeks (a few might need 15 weeks!) at an average daily temperature of 40°F (5°C). Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)