Carex praecox

Carex praecox

Native to:
Albania | Austria | Baltic States | Belarus | Belgium | Bulgaria | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | Finland | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Italy | Kazakhstan | Krym | Netherlands | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Russia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Turkmenistan | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, birds
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 germinate best with light exposure and consistent moisture during stratification period. Germination may be irregular over extended period.

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