Fewseeded Bog Sedge
Carex microglochin
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Argentina, Austria, Baltic States, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Finland, France, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, India, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Labrador, Nepal, North Caucasus, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, United States, Uzbekistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex microglochin
- USDA Symbol:
- CAMI6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, peaty soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetlands and bogs.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days