Leatherleaf sedge (Carex buchananii) is a grass plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as leatherleaf sedge.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: leatherleaf sedge
Scientific name: Carex buchananii
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildflower meadow
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Leatherleaf sedge (Carex buchananii) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Leatherleaf sedge (Carex buchananii) – Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 US, via Wikimedia Commons
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