Carex phleoides subsp. koyamae

Carex phleoides subsp. koyamae

Native to:
Bolivia | Colombia | Costa Rica | Ecuador | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast | Peru | Venezuela

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex phleoides subsp. koyamae

Growth Characteristics

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

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:
Seeds germinate best with light exposure and consistent moisture after cold stratification.

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