Carex × beckmannii

Carex × beckmannii

Native to:
Austria | Czechia-Slovakia | Finland | France | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Netherlands | Sweden | Switzerland

Taxonomy

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

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, sandy
pH:
adaptable
Drainage:
wet

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Sedge seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification and surface sowing with light exposure.