Carex lepidocarpa subsp. jemtlandica

Carex lepidocarpa subsp. jemtlandica

Native to:
Baltic States | Finland | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Norway | Russia | Sweden | Switzerland

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex lepidocarpa subsp. jemtlandica

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, waterfowl
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Sedge seeds typically require light for germination and consistent moisture. Surface sow or barely cover seeds.

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