Boreal Bog Sedge
Carex magellanica
- Native to:
- Argentina, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Canada, Chile, Czechia-Slovakia, Falkland Is., Finland, France, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuril Is., Labrador, North Caucasus, Norway, Poland, Prince Edward I., Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex magellanica
- USDA Symbol:
- CAMA12
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, waterfowl
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- peaty, nutrient-rich, moisture-retentive soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in bogs and wet meadows
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and cool temperatures. Sow on surface of moist peat substrate.