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    Carex buchananii f. viridis 'Green Twist'

    Also Known As

    • Leatherleaf Sedge

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Carex buchananii f. viridis 'Green Twist' plant details

    Carex buchananii f. viridis 'Green Twist' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer chocolate and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex buchananii f. viridis 'Green Twist'

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: chocolate and tan blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex buchananii f. viridis 'Green Twist'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Olive green foliage in an upright habit with curved tips. This evergreen ornamental works well in rock gardens and as a marsh plant. Enjoys full sun and is resistant to deer.

    By: Noname Nursery

    Gardening facts about Carex buchananii f. viridis 'Green Twist' plant

    How to Grow Carex buchananii f. viridis 'Green Twist'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan
      • chocolate

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Carex elata 'Aurea'

    aka Carex elata 'Bowles Golden', Bowles Golden Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Carex elata 'Aurea' by plant lust
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    Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler'

    aka Sparkler Palm Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler' by plant lust
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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
    Photo of Carex buchananii foliage by Stickpen
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    Carex platyphylla

    aka Broad-leaf Silver Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Carex platyphylla foliage, habit by Jay Sturner
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    Carex morrowii 'Goldband'

    aka Goldband Japanese Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Carex morrowii 'Goldband' by Patricia Cunningham
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