Carex buchananii forma viridis 'Green Twist'

Carex 'Green Twist' Leatherleaf Sedge

Common Name: Leatherleaf Sedge, Ornamental Grass

Selected from the species which has copper brown foliage, this is a green form of Leatherleaf Sedge.  Very narrow, olive green leaves with twisted tips form a dense, upright, vase-shaped clump in the landscape.  The flowers are inconspicuous.

This ornamental grass makes a beautiful architectural specimen for courtyard gardens and is a nice addition to combination containers.