Carex lupulina Seeds (Common Hop Sedge)

Common Hop Sedge, also known as Carex lupulina, is a perennial plant species found in wetland areas across North America. It features long, grass-like leaves and produces slender flower spikes that resemble hop cones. The plant typically grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet and spreads through rhizomes. Common Hop Sedge can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9 and is commonly used in wetland restoration projects due to its ability to thrive in moist soil conditions. Carex lupulina seeds can be a valuable resource for propagating this species.

Growing Carex lupulina from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Medium Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Humid Continental, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Subarctic, Tundra, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Green

Germinating Common Hop Sedge Flower Seeds

To germinate Carex lupulina, sow the seeds in a well-drained container with a moistened soil mixture. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place it in a warm location with indirect sunlight, and expect germination within 2-4 weeks.

We source all of our Carex lupulina seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Common Hop Sedge seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Common Hop Sedge seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Carex lupulina seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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