Seeds: Carex brevior (shortbeak sedge)

Seed sowing instructions

C(60) = Carex brevior seeds need at least 60 days of cold moist stratification prior to sowing.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information

Quickly becoming a Blue Stem Natives favorite, this charming little sedge prefers full sun and drier conditions but is very adaptable. Wet soil, average soil, part sun, no problem. Often found naturally in rocky soils and dunes.

The seeds of this sedge are enjoyed by birds such as sparrows and longspurs.

The seeds require cold, moist stratification, either direct sown outdoors in the fall or kept in moist sand in the refrigerator for at least 60 days.

seeds: Carex brevior (shortbeak sedge)

Name: seeds: Carex brevior (shortbeak sedge)
SKU: SEED-CAR-BRE

$4.50

Quantity

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packet 150 seeds

stratification code
C(60)

type: sedge

sun needs: full sun to part sun

water needs: dry to wet soil

height: 2'

plant spacing: space 1/sq ft

bloom time: May, June

bloom color: green, brown

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

October 1: Seeds sales begin and will be available for purchase:

in-person OR

online with in-person pickup OR

online with shipping within New England.

Please choose the delivery method at checkout.

Seeds arrive in a curbside-recyclable padded envelope (no plastic).

Note: New species will become available each day over the first week or two.

Species listed as "local ecotype" are collected ethically from Ecoregion 59 and grown out for sale.

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seeds: Carex brevior (shortbeak sedge)

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type:	sedge
sun needs:	full sun to part sun
water needs:	dry to wet soil
height:	2'
plant spacing:	space 1/sq ft
bloom time:	May, June
bloom color:	green, brown