Carex riparia

Carex riparia

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Austria | Baltic States | Belarus | Belgium | Bulgaria | China | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | Finland | France | Germany | Great Britain | Greece | Hungary | Iran | Ireland | Italy | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Kriti | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Morocco | Netherlands | North Caucasus | Norway | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Russia | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
brown, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, waterfowl, small mammals

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; sow in moist soil at 15-20°C.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash