Carex stipata var. maxima
Carex stipata var. maxima
- Native to:
- United States | AL, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WV | Virgin Islands
GBIF: Adam Arendell
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex stipata var. maxima
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, waterfowl
- 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:
- Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface of moist soil at cool temperatures.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch