Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Carex

Species:

Carex edwardsiana

USDA Symbol:

CAED5

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:

moist, well-drained limestone-based soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to limestone outcrops and seeps

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Carex seeds often show erratic germination and may benefit from light exposure during germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI