Carex Buchananii Red Rooster is grown as a perennial in USDA Zones 6 - 9. This tall ornamental grass reaches up to 20 inches in height and grows best in full sun.
Also known as Leatherleaf Sledge, this hardy plant is perfect for flower borders, containers, baskets, or in mass plantings, especially around water.
This Carex is low maintenance, grows in almost any soil condition and has colorful evergreen blades ranging from brown to copper red to orange.
Sow these heirloom seeds at 4 seeds per plant in well-drained soil and keep moist until germination occurs in 14 - 21 days.
Press the seed into the soil and lightly cover. Keep the seeds moist until germination. With a temperature range of 60 – 68F, germination is usually within 21 days.
