hybrid sedge
Carex gynodynama
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © karencairn (iNaturalist #268277622)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex gynodynama
- USDA Symbol:
- CAGY
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:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers habitats near streams or wetlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Keep consistently moist.
Pre-treatment: 90 days of cool/moist (38F) stratification
Establishment: Seeds that were not stratified and placed in a warm greenhouse only showed 2% germination. Seeds that were exposed to 90 days of c/m stratification showed 90% germination. This plant can be found in both Oregon and California.
Source: npn.rngr.net