Carex × duereriana
Carex × duereriana
- Native to:
- Baltic States | Germany | Italy
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex × duereriana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb, Geophyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, songbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil:
- loam, clay, sandy
- pH:
- acidic to neutral
- Drainage:
- moist
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Cold-moist stratification improves germination uniformity. Surface sow or lightly cover as light may aid germination.