Carex comans

Carex comans

Native to:
New Zealand

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex comans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
45 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,oct,nov,dec
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, ground-nesting birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–90 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Germination can be irregular and extended over several weeks.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Requires light or the seed is very fine. Surface sow and expose to light. * raise temperature of seedlings very slowly by growing under layer of snow

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society