Carex leptalea subsp. harperi
Carex leptalea subsp. harperi
- Native to:
- United States | AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA | Virgin Islands
GBIF: Tom Groves
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex leptalea subsp. harperi
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, ground-nesting birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; seeds should be surface-sown or barely covered.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch