Carex capillifolia
Carex capillifolia
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | China | India | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Nepal | North Caucasus | Pakistan | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex capillifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, songbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Common in fire-maintained longleaf pine ecosystems; resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire.
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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; sow on surface and maintain consistent moisture.
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