Carex orbicularis

Carex orbicularis

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | India | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Korea | Nepal | Pakistan | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification and germinate best at cool temperatures.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch