Carex × biharica
Carex × biharica
- Native to:
- Austria | Baltic States | Czechia-Slovakia | Finland | Germany | Great Britain | Italy | Norway | Poland | Romania | Russia | Sweden
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex × biharica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb, Geophyte
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil:
- loam, clay, humus-rich
- pH:
- neutral to alkaline
- Drainage:
- moist
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Light enhances germination; seeds may exhibit variable dormancy typical of Carex hybrids.