Carex buchananii - Leatherleaf Sedge

Carex buchananii - Leatherleaf Sedge

An elegant ornamental grass prized for its long, narrow, arching leaves with coppery-red to bronze hues. This hardy sedge forms a dense, clumping habit creating graceful movement and texture in garden borders, rockeries, or as a striking feature in containers.

Key Features:

• Long, narrow, arching leaves with coppery-red to bronze hues
• Grows to approximately 60-90cm high x 60-90cm wide
• Dense, clumping habit with graceful movement
• Hardy and low maintenance ornamental grass
• Moderately drought tolerant once established
• Generally pest and disease resistant
• Year-round texture and colour
• Ideal for architectural form and colour contrast

Growing Conditions:

Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist but not waterlogged soil. Tolerates a range of soils but dislikes extremes of wet or dry conditions. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot. Works well in temperate and coastal climates, making it suitable for cold climate areas.

Garden Uses:

Perfect for adding architectural form and colour contrast in garden beds, borders, and rock gardens. Excellent for erosion control and works well in mixed plantings with other perennials and grasses. Cut back in early spring to about one-third height to rejuvenate growth.