Carex Buchananii- Leatherleaf Sedge

A striking ornamental grass with distinctive copper-bronze foliage and an attractive upright form, Carex Buchananii- Leatherleaf Sedge adds texture and movement to the garden, with narrow, arching leaves that often curl at the tips, creating a windswept effect even when still.

Native to New Zealand, Carex buchananii thrives in a wide range of conditions and is highly versatile in both modern and naturalistic plantings. This delightful plant produces small, inconspicuous brown flower spikes in Summer, but its real appeal lies in its unique foliage colour and form.

Ideal for mass planting, borders, rockeries, containers, or as an accent plant, Carex buchananii pairs beautifully with contrasting green or silver-leaved plants.

Practically unkillable, grasses are suitable for a full sun to part shade position in most soil types. Carex requires little maintenance, making them great for borders and edging, If required, plants respond well to a prune in early Spring. Carex grows well in full sun to part shade, and are drought, frost and salt tolerant when established, making them suitable for coastal planting.