The sedge Carex buchananii (buchanan's sedge) bears brown blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is arching in form and has showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen foliage that is bright orange and light brown in colour. Carex buchananii (buchanan's sedge) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics
This plant has a natural ability to resist deer. In autumn, Carex buchananii is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.