Carex media
Carex media
- Native to:
- Canada | AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT | China | Finland | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Korea | Labrador | Norway | Russia | Sweden
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex media
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Keep consistently moist at cool temperatures.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch