Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex Buchananii

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Overview

The Leather Leaf Sedge, Carex buchananii, is a perennial grass-like plant known for its striking bronze foliage. It forms upright, tufted clumps reaching 18-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide. With its narrow, curling leaves, it adds texture and year-round interest to gardens. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and waterside plantings.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 5–10Climate Mediterranean

Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — is a perennial grass-like plant known for its striking bronze foliage

Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — It forms upright, tufted clumps reaching 18-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide

Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — With its narrow, curling leaves, it adds texture and year-round interest to gardens

Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and waterside plantings

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–3 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Cyperaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — is a perennial grass-like plant known for its striking bronze foliage

Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — It forms upright, tufted clumps reaching 18-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide

Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — With its narrow, curling leaves, it adds texture and year-round interest to gardens

Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and waterside plantings

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