Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Carex

Species:

Carex × deserta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb, Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like most sedges, resprouts from rhizomes after fire and may show increased vigor in burned areas.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

loam, sandy, clay

pH:

neutral to alkaline

Drainage:

moist

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Sedge seeds generally require light for germination and consistent moisture. Hybrid vigor may affect seed viability.