red karaihe

Carex buchananii | red karaihe, cutty grass

A distinctive sedge, valued for its upright, tufted form and rich copper-bronze foliage. The fine, narrow leaves are rolled and often curl elegantly at the tips, sometimes bleaching to pale white in strong sun. Tthis perennial adds striking colour, texture, and movement to the garden year-round. Hardy and easy care, it tolerates wind, light frost, and coastal conditions. Best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soils, it is well suited to borders, mass planting, architectural plantings, and moist areas such as pond margins.