Fox Red Curly Sedge
Carex buchananii
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Rainbow /thousand Oaks
2585 Thousand Oaks San Antonio TX 78232
- Lowe's
11718 I.h. 35 North San Antonio TX 78233-5317
- Lowe's
1200 North F.m. 1604 West San Antonio TX 78248
- Five Oaks Hardware
3375 Thousand Oaks Drive San Antonio TX 78247
| 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. |
| Companion Plants | Clethra (Clethra); Forsythia (Forsythia); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Iris (Iris); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!