Carex erythrorrhiza

Carex erythrorrhiza

Native to:
DR Congo | Ethiopia | Kenya | Tanzania | Uganda

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Shrub
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow or barely cover with soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI