| Carex buchananii |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Leatherleaf Sedge is primarily valued in the garden for its cascading habit of growth. Its attractive grassy leaves are coppery-bronze in colour. The foliage often turns brown in fall.
Grown for delicate ornamental copper-bronze colored foliage carried all season long; great in a moist border in shade or sun, does not like to dry out.
Leatherleaf Sedge is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Container Planting
Moist Gardens
Common Name: Hair Sedge, Sedge, Ornamental Grass
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| More About Leatherleaf Sedge |
| Height: 24 inches |
Spread: 18 inches |
Flower Colour: Yellow Shades |
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Leatherleaf Sedge does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil. Leatherleaf Sedge is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It can be used either as 'filler' or as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, depending on the height and form of the other plants used in the container planting. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
