Carex pygmaea
Carex pygmaea
- Native to:
- Bolivia | Colombia | Costa Rica | Panamá | Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex pygmaea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; seeds should be surface-sown on moist substrate and kept cool.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch