Carex buchananii 'Viridis'

green leatherleaf sedge

Family	Cyperaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 6a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H2 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread	30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Carex buchananii 'Viridis' (green leatherleaf sedge) bears brown blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This plant has greyish green foliage that is evergreen.
Typical Uses	Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	Carex buchananii 'Viridis' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.