PlantFiles: Greater Wood Rush
Luzula sylvatica

defenitely a under-rated plant, let me explain the cons and pro's:

Pro's

Evergreen

Easy to control

Maintenance free in sub tropical , temperate climates

Can be grow in soggy soils and can withstand some drought can be grown in deep shade - semi shade - partial shade and even accepts full sun if acclimised.

Grows fast.

New light green growth later reverts dark green or neutral which adds overall value in spring, looks great in shade or
semi shade and can combine with every plant or tree .

Thick leaves

Clustered Vulcano type effect.

easy to mulch.

Small white fibres are attached to the leave sides which looks great.

supresses weeds and pests.

small to medium sized grass, Good for growing under tree's even young tree's because it deters most pest's

Can withstand Heavy rain , icestorm, hailstorms, heavy snow and even insulates bulb that are grown next to it.

Small white flowers.

accepts alot of cold and freezes.

Can be grown in all kind of soils - from acid to alkaline
Can be grown in plain sand when soil is heavily mulched.

Glossy/ shiny look in summer.

Is not invasive , alot of people claim that it is invasive but i think that is some hybrid.

Roots easily can be transplanted all year (frostfree during day)

Can be grown along water , japanese gardens and rockery's it even can be grown on certain trees if enough moss is present.

Con's

Scraggy Look in container

Scraggy Look when there is no mulch present on ground
Fungal infection wil only kill the lower leaves when in comes in contact with plain soggy soil.

Can have extreme Sunburn/frostburn in winter if exposed to sun.

mulched ground priority number 1.

Flower stalks are plain ugly in a neat garden.

Conclusion: It's cheap, bulletproof and looks good,
I love the tropical look.