Carex raddei

Carex raddei

Native to:
China | Korea | Russia

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, ground-nesting 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:
Requires light for germination. Fresh seed germinates best; older seed may show reduced viability.

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