Carex buchananii

Fox Red Curley Sedge, Leatherleaf Sedge

Family: Cyperaceae Sedge


Type Perennial, grass
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color n/a
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 12" to 4' / 30cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage