Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Carex

Species:

Carex bracteosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

green, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common component of fire-adapted wet prairies; resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire and benefits from removal of plant litter.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification and surface sowing with light for best germination rates.

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