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Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster'

Also Known As

Red Rooster BrazelBerry Leatherleaf Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster' plant details

Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze, gold and red foliage. In fall and summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, gold and red
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very upright, stunning selection, perennial evergreen sedge with narrow, fine textured leaves in a coppery-bronze hue; clumps are 18-24” tall with arching tips and somewhat narrow. Outstanding in clumps of three or more. Thrives in organic, rich, moist, well-drained soil in sun to part shade; nice in rain gardens and edging water features, pots.

By: Secret Garden Growers

This richly coloured selection of leatherleaf sedge has wiry, orangey-reddish-brown foliage in a nice vase shape. Great in containers and, because of its texture and shape, great in combination with almost anything! Originally from New Zealand.