Carex debilis var. rudgei

Carex debilis var. rudgei

Native to:
Canada | NB, NS, ON, PE, QC | Prince Edward I. | United States | AL, CT, DC, DE, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex debilis var. rudgei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
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 germinate best with light exposure and consistent moisture; germination can be erratic and extended over several weeks.

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