Carex sprengelii
Family
Cyperaceae
Common Name(s)
Long-beaked sedge
Flowering Time
April
Fruit/Seed Maturation Sign
Bracts turn light brown, seeds separate easily from rachis; perigynia turn from all green to green with light tan blush
Fruit/Seed Collection Dates
Mid May
Notes
In a greenhouse trial failed to germinate after two cycles of cold stratification. When sowed outdoors, very low germination after one cycle of cold stratification (Mabry and Mottl, personal observation); but once established by transplanting self-sows (Mabry, personal observation).
Seed Cleaning
None required
Storage
Dry
Restoration Potential
Medium