Carex vulpinoidea

Fox sedge

More About Fox sedge

Naturalizes readily in moist areas with full sun

Carex vulpinoidea, Fox sedge, is aptly named for its fox tail like seed head. Fox sedge, is a tough versatile plant that lends itself well to most wetland restoration projects. Like Tussock sedge, Fox sedge has fine textured arching foliage and stands between 1-2’ tall and thrives in full sun.

Bloom Color

White

Carex vulpinoidea Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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1' - 2'

Spread Characteristics

•	Clumping
•	Rhizomatous - Slow

Season of Interest (Flowering)

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Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Pond Zonation

•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Cover
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Songbirds
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Marginal
•	Sedge

Attributes

•	Bio Remediation
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8