Carex buchananii |
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Curly Top or Leather Leaf Sedge |
Description
This orange-bronze ornamental grass/reed is 2-3' tall and 1-2' wide and does best in full sun to part shade. It needs moist soil so plant near a water feature or pond.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Bronze, Brown, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Seascape, Water Garden, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.