Carex buchananii

Name: Carex buchananii
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10028f
Price: 14.16 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Carex buchananii, Leatherleaf Sedge, Carex buchananii Leatherleaf Sedge, Grass Carex, Buchanans Sedge, Leather Leaf Sedge, Brown Ornamental Grass, Brown Carex

Carex buchananii, commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, Buchanans Sedge, or Brown Carex, features fine, brown leaves that are held with a graceful arch. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide. Leatherleaf Sedge is commonly included in mixed plantings and borders, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, used in rock gardens, or simply grown in a container. Landscape gardeners will often use Carex buchananii to provide outstanding colour contrasts.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	60 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Carex buchananii, Leatherleaf Sedge, Carex buchananii Leatherleaf Sedge, Grass Carex, Buchanans Sedge, Leather Leaf Sedge, Brown Ornamental Grass, Brown Carex

Leatherleaf Sedge

The Leatherleaf Sedge (Carex buchananii) is a NZ native, ornamental grass. It features very fine, brown leaves that are held with a graceful arch. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of wind, frost, cool climates, and dry periods. The Leatherleaf Sedge is commonly included in mixed plantings and borders, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, used in rock gardens, or simply grown in a container. Landscape gardeners will often use Carex to provide outstanding colour contrasts.