Carex peregrina

Carex peregrina

Native to:
Azores | Ethiopia | Kenya | Madeira | Tanzania | Uganda

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

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:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and consistent moisture. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.

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