Carex buchananii

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Curly Top Sedge

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This orange bronze ornamental grass is 2'-3' tall and 1'-2' wide and does best in full sun to part shade. It needs moderate amount of water. Blades have gentle curls. This grass looks great when planted with green or gray colored foliage plants.

 

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Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Bronze, Orange

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.