Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Carex

Species:

Carex ×arctophila

USDA Symbol:

CAAR48

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, sandy loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in coastal and wetland areas.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI