Carex heterolepis

Carex heterolepis

Native to:
China | Japan | Korea | Russia

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
greenish

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 moist stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash