Livid Sedge
Carex livida
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, Colombia, Finland, Iceland, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Labrador, Norway, Panamá, Peru, Prince Edward I., Russia, Sweden, United States
BLM
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex livida
- USDA Symbol:
- CALI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- peaty, nutrient-poor, acidic soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.0 (acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in bogs and fens
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination. Seeds need cold-moist stratification and benefit from consistently moist conditions.