Carex micropoda

Carex micropoda

Native to:
Aleutian Is. | Canada | AB, BC, YT | Kuril Is. | Russia | United States | AK, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex micropoda

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold moist stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash