Plant Names
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.
Fun Facts
Light conditions-dappled/morning sun, pt shade-shade, Soil conditions-average to moist. This sedge prefers to grow in woods, floodplain forests and pond/wetland edges. This dense, fine textured, clump forming(plant flops when mature), well behaved species makes a nice addition to the home garden.
A cool season species that actively grows in the spring and fall when the soil temperature is cool. Seeds can be very slow to start, 6-8 weeks (patience required) and young seedlings should not be disturbed as young new roots can be easily damaged.
Consider plant division of mature plants. Deer resistant. Excellent for home landscaping.
A cool season species that actively grows in the spring and fall when the soil temperature is cool. Seeds can be very slow to start, 6-8 weeks (patience required) and young seedlings should not be disturbed as young new roots can be easily damaged.
Consider plant division of mature plants. Deer resistant. Excellent for home landscaping.
Plant Location
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Ecological Benefits
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- 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.