Carex × csomadensis

Carex × csomadensis

Native to:
Austria | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | Finland | France | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Italy | Netherlands | Norway | Poland | Romania | Russia | Sweden | Ukraine

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
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:
Sedge germination can be erratic; surface sow or lightly cover seeds as some species require light.