Carex sectoides

Carex sectoides

Native to:
Antipodean Is. | Chatham Is. | New Zealand

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, wetland birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light and consistent moisture. Variable germination timing is common in Carex species.

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