Indian Valley Sedge
Carex aboriginum
- Native to:
- United States
Thayne Tuason
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex aboriginum
- USDA Symbol:
- CAAB18
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers undisturbed native habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and consistent moisture. Germination can be erratic and prolonged.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Soak seeds in distilled water for 40 hours and cold stratify on moist paper towel in a covered plastic tray at 40ø F for 9 months.
Establishment: Seed was hand collected into paper bags and stored in a cool, dark location prior to treatment. The plant is endemic to a narrow area in west-central Idaho and grows on ephemerally moist sites in meadows and in gaps within shrub riparian zones.
Source: npn.rngr.net