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Carex buchananii Viridis

Carex buchananii
Leatherleaf Sedge, Buchanan's Sedge

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A beautiful grass forming a clump of silver-tinted tender green leaves.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Carex buchananii 'Viridis' is a sedge with brown floral spikes on a clump of silver-tinted tender green leaves.

 

Easy to grow, Carex buchananii 'Viridis' thrives in well-drained and rich soil. Plant it in a sunny spot, sheltered from cold winds.

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Carex buchananii Viridis (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time January

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Carex

Species

buchananii

Family

Cyperaceae

Other common names

Leatherleaf Sedge, Buchanan's Sedge

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Planting and care

Prepare a planting hole that is 20x20x20cm (8x8x8in) in size. If your soil is heavy, mix some compost with the crumbled soil, partially fill the hole, and place your plant so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3cm (1in) of soil. Firmly press down and water generously to eliminate air pockets. If the weather is dry, you will need to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate the establishment of your young plant. Grasses remain decorative all year round but renew their foliage in spring. We recommend pruning your plants to 10cm (4in) in late January or early February for a clean-up pruning and to make room for new foliage.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Comb the old foliage with a rake or by hand. Please note, this grass does not tolerate pruning.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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