Carex utriculata Seeds (Yellow Lake Sedge)

Carex utriculata, commonly known as Yellow Lake Sedge, is a wetland plant species belonging to the sedge family, Cyperaceae. It is characterized by its bright yellow inflorescence and distinctive seed capsules that resemble inflated bladders. This perennial plant grows in clumps and can reach a height of 3 to 6 feet, making it an excellent choice for stabilizing wetland edges or shoreline areas. Yellow Lake Sedge is typically found in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7. If you are interested in propagating this species, you can search for Carex utriculata seeds to start your own wetland garden.

Growing Carex utriculata from Seed

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

Germinating Yellow Lake Sedge Flower Seeds

To germinate Carex utriculata, sow seeds on a container filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep in a cool, dark place for about 8 weeks to promote stratification. Then, move to a warmer area with indirect sunlight and keep the soil consistently moist until seeds germinate.

We source all of our Carex utriculata 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 Yellow Lake Sedge seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Yellow Lake Sedge seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Carex utriculata seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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