General Culture:
Leather leaf sedge grows best in moist, fast-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Its showy red-brown foliage is most striking when planted in groups of 3 or more and will remain attractive year-round. Plants grown in Zone 6 may require protection during the winter. Propagate this sedge through seed or division in the spring. It is also known as curly sedge.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This sedge makes an interesting water garden, container or specimen plant. It is also attractive in borders and rock gardens.
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Leather leaf sedge is short-lived (2 to 3 years) making it less desirable for mass permanent plantings. Aphids and mealy bugs may be a problem in dense clumps, especially in hot climates. It may be slow to establish after transplanting.
Uses:
This sedge makes an interesting water garden, container, or specimen plant. It is also attractive in borders and rock gardens.
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