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Fox Sedge

Carex Vulpinoidea

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Overview

Carex vulpinoidea, commonly known as Fox Sedge, adds a touch of wild grace to landscapes. This perennial grass-like plant reaches up to 2.5 feet tall, flourishing in moist conditions and partial to full sun. With fine-textured foliage and attractive seed heads resembling fox tails, it offers year-round interest and supports local wildlife. Ideal for rain gardens or naturalized areas, Fox Sedge is hardy and low maintenance, enhancing biodiversity in garden settings.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — Carex vulpinoidea, commonly known as Fox Sedge, adds a touch of wild grace to landscapes

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Ft.
Mature width
2–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (87)

Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — commonly known as Fox Sedge; green flowers in the garden, image 71
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — This sedge is esteemed for its capacity to flourish in a wide array of conditions; ranging from moist to wet soils, image 73
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — is a versatile and adaptable perennial that thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8; it offers year-round interest, image 72
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — tufted clumps reaching heights of 1 to 3 feet with a similar spread; this perennial grass-like plant reaches up to, image 76
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — arching green leaves that lend a fine-textured; commonly known as Fox Sedge, image 77
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — grass-like appearance.<br><br>Flowering between May and July, image 78
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — Fox Sedge produces bristly; fox Sedge requires minimal care once established, image 79
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — When used in landscape design; fox Sedge typically forms dense, image 82
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — spike-like seed heads that resemble the tail of a fox; grass with green blooms, image 80
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — These seeds provide vital nourishment to local wildlife, particularly birds; ideal for rain gardens or naturalized, image 81
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — Fox Sedge requires minimal care once established; flourishing in moist conditions and partial to full sun, image 85
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — though it can benefit from division every few years to rejuvenate and manage its growth; is a versatile and, image 86
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — or as a natural backdrop for more vibrantly colored plants.<br><br>Easy to maintain; spacing them about 12 to 18, image 84
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — Fox Sedge serves as an effective groundcover; when used in landscape design, image 83
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — Tolerant of partial shade, it ideally prefers full sun exposure for optimal development; fox Sedge produces bristly, image 87

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