Carex ornithopoda subsp. ornithopodioides

Carex ornithopoda subsp. ornithopodioides

Native to:
Austria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Spain | Switzerland

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex ornithopoda subsp. ornithopodioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, ground-nesting birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

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