Carex firma

Carex firma

Native to:
Austria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Switzerland | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and prefer cool temperatures around 15-18°C; fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

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