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    • Photo of Carex buchananii 'Viridis' foliage by Forestfarm

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 1'-3'

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    Zones

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    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Carex buchananii

    aka Leatherleaf Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Carex platyphylla

    aka Broad-leaf Silver Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

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    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    aka Goldband Japanese Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
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