Sedge

Carex × schatzii

Native to:
Austria, Baltic States, Canada, Czechia-Slovakia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex × schatzii
USDA Symbol:
CASC42

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days