Carex arctogena
Carex arctogena
- Native to:
- Argentina | Canada | MB, NU, ON, QC, SK | Chile | Finland | Greenland | Labrador | Norway | Russia | Sweden
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex arctogena
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Germination can be erratic and slow in arctic sedges.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch