Carex × bolina
Carex × bolina
- Native to:
- Baltic States | Czechia-Slovakia | Finland | France | Germany | Italy | Norway | Poland | Russia | Sweden
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex × bolina
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb, Geophyte
- 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:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow or lightly cover.