Attractive architecturally shaped yellowish green foliage contrasting well with other plants. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex buchananii ‘Viridis’
Attractive architecturally shaped yellowish green foliage contrasting well with other plants
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | buchananii |
| Varietry | 'Viridis' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Group planting, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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