Sedge
Carex × flavicans
- Native to:
- Canada, Finland, Greenland, Labrador, Norway, Russia, Svalbard, United States
GBIF: Michael John Oldham
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex × flavicans
- USDA Symbol:
- CAFL21
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; surface sow or barely cover seeds. Consistent moisture essential.