Image of Carex radiata
Source: Daderot
Carex radiata

Plant Names

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Carex radiata
Eastern Star Sedge
Carex rayonnant

Plant Characteristics

Bloom Colour: Green Bloom Period: May - Jun
Max Height: 3.0 feet
Max Width: 2.0 feet
Light Condition: Soil conditions:
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will that come back year after year
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.

We are not accepting seeds for this plant at the moment.

Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Carex radiata
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Ecological Benefits

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
  • Sow anytime
  • Stratification duration: Not Available

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: July
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Seeds easily fall off when you gently pull them off
  • Harvesting:
    • Use hand to detach from main stem
  • Seed viability test:
    • No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: None
  • Seed storage:
    • None
  • Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
  • No harvesting video available at this time.