Seeds from Carex buchananii ‘Red Rooster’ Leatherleaf Sedge . Growing 12-30″ tall with a 36″ spread. Hardy in zones 7-11 in full or part sun. The foliage is an orange-brown to a copper- bronze color, giving this grass a dried look when it is actually actively growing. The form of Leatherleaf Sedge is upright and slightly arching, due to the leaves curling at the tips. This grass is non-invasive, low maintenance, and is attractive year round.