Carex aquatilis var. substricta
Carex aquatilis var. substricta
- Native to:
- Canada | MB, NB, NS, ON, QC | United States | CT, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, VA, VT, WI
GBIF: Michael R Ostrowski
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex aquatilis var. substricta
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, songbirds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; keep moist to wet throughout germination period.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch