Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Carex

Species:

Carex × grahamii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb, Geophyte

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

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:

Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire disturbance. Common in fire-maintained wetland prairies.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

clay, loam, sandy

pH:

acidic to neutral

Drainage:

moist

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure and consistent moisture. Germination can be erratic in hybrid sedges.