Carex ferruginea

Carex ferruginea

Native to:
Albania | Austria | Bulgaria | France | Germany | Greece | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification; sow in fall or stratify for 4-8 weeks before spring sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash