Go Back Red Rooster Grass

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:12 PM
Carex buchananii (Leatherleaf Sedge)
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    Plant Type: Annuals

    A native to New Zealand, Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster'+ is an evergreen perennial grass in the ColorGrass Program that has a dense clumping growth habit. The foliage is an orange-brown to a copper- bronze color, giving this grass a dried look when it is actually actively growing. The form of Leatherleaf Sedge is upright and slightly arching, due to the leaves curling at the tips. This grass is non-invasive, low maintenance, and is attractive year round. Great in the landscape, rock gardens, near water gardens, and container gardens. Works particularly well in fall themes. Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster'+ can reach 12-30" tall with a 36" spread. Does best in a moist well-drained soil.

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    Flower Color

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    Foliage Color

    orange/brown to copper/brown

    Plant Spread

    36"

    Good Companions

    Rock garden plants

    Plant Height

    12-30"

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    7-11

    Soil Moisture

    Medium

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

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    Bloom Time

    Summer/fall

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun to part sun

    Growth Rate

    Moderate

    Seasonal Interests

    Summer/fall