Plant Data Sheet
Species
(common name, Latin name)
Dense
Sedge, Carex densa
Range
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Climate,
elevation
It is found at elevations between 0 – 1500 ft.
Local
occurrence (where, how common)
Rar., Listed as a rare vascular plant in WA
Habitat
preferences
Dense sedge prefers open sites with good exposure to sun.
Plant
strategy type/successional stage (stress-tolerator, competitor, weedy/colonizer, seral,
late successional)
?
Associated
species
?
May
be collected as: (seed, layered, divisions, etc.)
Bareroot, seed
Collection
restrictions or guidelines
Restrictions
apply.
Seed
germination (needs dormancy breaking?)
?
Seed
life (can be stored, short shelf-life, long shelf-life)
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Recommended
seed storage conditions
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Propagation
recommendations (plant seeds, vegetative parts, cuttings, etc.)
The most successful means of propagating this plant are
through bare rootstock. The best time to plant out on the Pacific coast is in mid- to late October, before the heavy rains have begun in
full but the weather is sufficiently cool that the new plants will not lose a
lot of moisture. These plants should be planted such that the crowns are even
with the soil.
Soil
or medium requirements (inoculum necessary?)
Moist soil.
Installation
form (form, potential for successful outcomes, cost)
Bare rootstock, seed.
Recommended
planting density
These plants should be planted such that the crowns are
even with the soil.
Care
requirements after installed (water weekly, water once etc.)
Keep
moist at all times
Normal
rate of growth or spread; lifespan
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Sources
cited
http://www.nwplants.com/plants/wetlands/cyperaceae/carex_densa/index.html (viewed
Data
compiled by (student name and date)
Roger Whalley