Care depauperata
Carex depauperata
- Native to:
- Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kirgizstan, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Romania, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex depauperata
- USDA Symbol:
- CADE31
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded woodland areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seed may germinate irregularly. Fresh seed typically has higher germination rates than stored seed.