Carex × gaudiniana
Carex × gaudiniana
- Native to:
- Austria | Czechia-Slovakia | Finland | France | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Italy | Norway | Poland | Russia | Sweden | Switzerland
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex × gaudiniana
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
Soil Requirements
- Soil:
- loam, clay, sandy
- pH:
- neutral to alkaline
- Drainage:
- moist
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Sedge seeds benefit from light exposure during germination; surface sow or lightly cover.