Carex oxylepis var. oxylepis
Carex oxylepis var. oxylepis
- Native to:
- United States | AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA | Virgin Islands
GBIF: Christopher David Benda
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex oxylepis var. oxylepis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Keep moist and cool during stratification period.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch