Fox Red Curly Sedge
Carex buchananii
SKU
02258
Striking clumps of reddish bronze foliage that fades to flax at the tips, giving off a warm glow when back-lit by the sun. This versatile sedge thrives in damp areas around ponds and water gardens yet can tolerate dry spells, when established. A great choice for a dramatic foliage effect in borders and containers. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KAH-reks bu-kan-AN-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Lore | Carex is a genus of plants commonly known as true sedges. There are thousands of species of Carex distributed all over the world. The species Carex buchananii however is native to Zealand. The study of Carex is known as carigology, stemming from the Latin word caricologia. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly forms clumps 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | This sedge is more grass-like than many of its kind. Its natural habitat is low-lying wetlands, usually in association with streams or ponds, but will do very well in a wet meadow. A good choice in poorly drained pockets of dry stream beds or beside large landscape boulders. A good solution for over-splash from rock waterfalls. A beautiful plant for edges of water gardens and tidy enough to work well around the base of a fountain. Great for brightening up that difficult low point in the landscape. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Easy to grow in enriched, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates full sun and brief drought in coastal areas; shelter from harsh afternoon sun and maintain evenly moist soil in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove old, faded foliage for a tidy appearance.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
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