Carex brunnescens subsp. sphaerostachya
Carex brunnescens subsp. sphaerostachya
- Native to:
- Canada | MB, NB, NS, ON, PE, QC | Labrador | Prince Edward I. | United States | CT, DE, GA, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
GBIF: Étienne Léveillé-Bourret
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex brunnescens subsp. sphaerostachya
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, songbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and consistent moisture. Fresh seed germinates best; viability declines with storage.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch