Carex atrofusca subsp. minor

Carex atrofusca subsp. minor

Native to:
China | India | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Nepal | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex atrofusca subsp. minor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination; seeds should be surface-sown or barely covered. Cool temperatures promote germination.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch