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Carex buchananii 'Viridis'

Also Known As

  • Viridis Leatherleaf Sedge

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Carex buchananii 'Viridis' plant details

Carex buchananii 'Viridis' is a fast-growing evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex buchananii 'Viridis'

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex buchananii 'Viridis'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Topped with corkscrew curls, the fine gray-green leaves of this 2' tufted ?grass? make it a wonderful! companion for its bronzy-leaved parent as well as for other grasses and perennials. S-PSh/M-W

Gardening facts about Carex buchananii 'Viridis' plant

How to Grow Carex buchananii 'Viridis'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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