Carex buchananii
Leatherleaf Sedge

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Common name

Leatherleaf Sedge

Group

Grasses and Sedges

Family

Cyperaceae

Description

Leatherleaf 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.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Clump-forming
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
60cm
Ultimate spread
60cm

Colour

Flowers
Brown in May; October
Foliage
Pink; Brown - Evergreen
Fruit
Red in September

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Group planting; Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Top dress in spring; Feed; Dead heading
Care
Avoid extremes of wet or dry
Pests & diseases
Vine weevils; Aphids; Scale; Honey fungus

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