Carex laevigata

Carex laevigata

Native to:
Belgium | Corse | France | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Italy | Morocco | Netherlands | Portugal | Sicilia | Spain

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; germination is often slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash