Carex × crepinii

Carex × crepinii

Native to:
Austria | Belgium | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Italy | Netherlands | Poland | Romania

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb, GeophyteRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Height:
60 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:
As with most Carex hybrids, seed viability may be reduced; vegetative propagation is more reliable.