Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Carex

Species:

Carex × saxenii

USDA Symbol:

CASA19

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to wetland areas, prefers natural wet habitats