Eastern Star Sedge
Carex radiata
- Native to:
- Canada, United States, Virgin Islands
Daderot
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex radiata
- USDA Symbol:
- CARA8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded woodland areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold moist stratification for 60-90 days; germination occurs in spring.
Pre-treatment: Seeds were collected and stored at ambient conditions before being sealed in a foil envelope and frozen at -4 degrees Fahrenheit. Alternatively, seeds were dried to 15% relative humidity before being sealed in a foil envelope and frozen at -4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Establishment: Seeds were collected in different years (2004 and 2013) and underwent different pre-treatment protocols. The seed bank is searchable at https://www.sciencecollections.org/content/search-collections.
Source: npn.rngr.net
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- North Creek Nurseries (nursery)
- Pizzo Native Plant Nursery (wholesale nursery)
- Prairie Moon Nursery (nursery and seeds)