Carex buchananii

Carex buchananii

Native to:
New Zealand

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex buchananii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
oct,nov,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light; surface sow or barely cover. Variable germination rates are common.

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

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. If no germination in 3 months, try 4C 1-2 months, then 20C again.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society