Hall's Sedge
Carex halliana
- Native to:
- United States
Matt Berger
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex halliana
- USDA Symbol:
- CAHA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetland areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from light for germination; keep surface moist and provide cool temperatures.
Pre-treatment: Seed coat must be dehulled and then cold-moist stratified for optimal germination. Longer stratification times yield higher germination rates.
Establishment: Seed maturity is variable within and between sites. Seeds are collected throughout July and August. Seed heads are hand-stripped or carefully clipped and kept in paper sacks out of direct sunlight.
Source: npn.rngr.net