Carex punctata

Carex punctata

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria | Corse | France | Germany | Greece | Ireland | Italy | Kriti | Morocco | Netherlands | Norway | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Portugal | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, songbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow on moist substrate and maintain wet conditions throughout germination period.

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