Leather leaf Sedge. Upright clumps of narrow pinkish brown leaves which curl at their tips. Has orange tints in winter. Brown flower spikes. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex buchananii
Upright clumps of narrow pinkish brown leaves which curl at their tips. Has orange tints in winter. Brown flower spikes.
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | buchananii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Leatherleaf Sedge |
| Flower Colour | brown |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | pink, brown |
| Flowers From | May, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry |
| Border | Group planting, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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