Carex × grossii

Carex × grossii

Native to:
France | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Italy | Norway | Poland | Russia | Sweden

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil:
clay, loam, humus-rich
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 consistently moist conditions. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.