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Carex Seeds - Red Rooster
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Carex (Carex buchananii Red Rooster) - Commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, this little has all that you want in an ornamental grass. It readily grows from Carex seed, and it has a dense, tufted, arching habit with narrow evergreen foliage. The leaves of this ornamental grass are copper-red to light brown in color.
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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
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
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
Unique Ornamental Grass
You may generally think of blues and purples when you imagine ornamental grasses, but don't overlook this unique presentation of red-brown hues!
Beautiful Decorative Grass
How to Grow
It is simplest to start carex seeds indoors before transplanting outdoors. Use small pots that are filled with a seed-starting mix. Place the seeds onto the soil and cover lightly with sand or soil. To help keep these seeds moist until germination occurs, cover the pots with clear plastic wrap. Move the seedlings to direct sunlight once they have sprouted. Transplant the seedlings into progressively larger pots as they grow. A mature plant can be transplanted outdoors to its permanent place usually within one full growing season.
- Environment: full sun
- Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.8-7.4
- Sowing rate: 4 seeds per plant
Plant Specifications
Red Rooster Carex is a perennial ornamental grass that grows in USDA zones 6 through 9. This carex variety is not particularly fussy and will tolerate almost any soil condition. It does prefer moist soil, however, and does best in mild, cool climates.
- Foliage color: orange-red-brown
- Plant height: 20 inches
- Plant width: 20 inches
Carex (Carex buchananii Red Rooster) - Commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, this little plant has all that you want in an ornamental grass. It readily grows from Carex seed, and it has a dense, tufted, arching habit with narrow evergreen foliage. The leaves of this ornamental grass are copper-red to light brown in color. Leatherleaf Sedge Red Rooster prefers moist soil and does best in mild, cool climates. Ornamental sedges are great in the border, in mass plantings, or near a water garden. Incorporated into a container or mixed bed, ornamental Carex grass provides textural interest to complement both blooming plants and other foliage. It is tolerant of almost any soil and even makes an excellent bog plant. Carex Red Rooster ornamental grass reaches 24 inches tall and hardy.
Carex ornamental grass 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. It is also generally free from most pests and diseases and grows well in almost any aspect, exposed or sheltered.
How To Grow Carex From Ornamental Grass Seed: Use small pots filled with seed starting mix. Place the Carex seeds onto the soil and cover thinly with sand or soil. To help keep the ornamental grass seed moist until germination occurs, cover the pots with clear plastic wrap. Move the Carex seedlings to direct sunlight once they have sprouted, either in a south facing window or greenhouse and remove the plastic wrap. Transplant the Carex plants into progressively larger containers as they grow. A mature Carex plant can be transplanted outdoors into its permanent place usually within one full growing season.