Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Carex

Species:

Carex × haematolepis

USDA Symbol:

CAHA27

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

brown, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Part Sun

Best Light:

Full Sun

Habitat:

Tundra, Wetland, Bog

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Ecology:

Carex × haematolepis is a naturally occurring subarctic hybrid between Carex lyngbyei and Carex nigra (or related members in section Phacocystis). It typically colonizes wet coastal marshes, fens, lake shores, and damp mossy tundra.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

peaty — also tolerates sandy, loam

pH:

acidic

Drainage:

wet

Moisture:

wet

Notes:

Substrates are typically acidic, nutrient-poor, waterlogged peats and organic muck.