Carex × auroniensis

Carex × auroniensis

Native to:
Baltic States | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Italy | Sweden

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex × auroniensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb, GeophyteRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may, jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil:
clay, loam, humus-rich
pH:
acidic to neutral
Drainage:
moist

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Surface sow or lightly cover seeds. Maintain consistently moist conditions during germination.