Grass Specifications
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 6 - 9
- Height: 20 inches
- Width: 20 inches
- Foliage Color: Orange-red-brown
- Flower Color: Flower spikes unremarkable
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Fall Color: Same
- Soil Requirement: Moist, well-drained sites are best, pH 6.8 - 7.4
- Environment: Full sun
- Moisture Requirements: Moist soils
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 60 - 68F
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Sow on to the surface and cover with 1/8 of topsoil
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 8 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Carex
Carex Buchananii (Red Rooster) has a dense, tufted, arching habit with narrow evergreen foliage. The leaves of this ornamental grass are copper-red to light brown in color. Prefers moist soil and does best in mild cool climates. Great as a border, mass planting, or near a water garden. Incorporated into a container or ornamental bed, it provides textural interest to complement both blooming plants and other foliage. It’s tolerant of almost any soil and even makes an excellent bog plant. Carex red rooster ornamental grass reaches 24 inches tall and hardy.
This ornamental grass is easy to grow. Carex buchananii is a perennial grass so it It will grow in most soil types making it a very versatile ornamental grass. As with most ornamental grasses, carex is low maintenance which makes it great for a garden border, basket or container plant. It is also generally free from most pest and disease and grows well in almost any aspect, exposed or sheltered.
