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Red Rooster Carex | Leatherleaf Sedge | Copper Sedge | Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster'
Red Rooster Carex is a striking ornamental sedge valued for its intense copper-bronze foliage and upright, vase-shaped habit. Unlike green grasses, its fine, hair-like blades maintain a warm, reddish-brown hue year-round, making it an exceptional choice for adding color contrast to containers, rock gardens, and perennial borders. A distinctive feature of this plant is its curling leaf tips, which add whimsy and texture to its architectural form.
Growing Red Rooster Carex
- Light: Thrives in full sun for the most vibrant bronze coloration; tolerates partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to loamy or sandy conditions.
- Water: Requires consistent moisture; keep the soil evenly moist and do not allow it to dry out completely.
- Maintenance: Low maintenance; do not cut back to the ground like deciduous grasses. Instead, gently "comb" through the foliage with gloved hands in spring to remove old blades.
- Wildlife: Provides shelter for small creatures and seeds for birds.
- Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9; provides evergreen interest in milder climates.
Shipping Info
Red Rooster Carex plants are shipped in 4" nursery pots. The plants can be re-potted after they recover from shipping stress, approximately 1 to 2 weeks.
Growing Zones
6 - 9
Low Temperature
-10°F
High Temperature
90°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
No
Flower Color
Brown Bronze Copper Red
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Moist, well-draining soil
Moisture
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Spread
12 – 24 inches
Mature Height
18 – 30 inches
Bloom Period
Summer
Pruning Time
Early Spring
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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