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Fox Sedge

Carex vulpinoidea

Category: Grass • Sedge

Fox Sedge is a versatile plant for wet areas, featuring dense flower clusters and attractive foliage.

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Mature Height: 1 meter

Light: Part Sun/Part Shade

Zone: Zones 3-9

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Fox Sedge is a clump-forming perennial grass-like plant that thrives in wetland areas. It features slender, arching leaves and produces inconspicuous flowers in spikelets.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in wet to seasonally moist areas with partial to full sun. Prefers rich, organic soils.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained, moist soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

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Landscape Use

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Special Features

Dense flower clustersattractive foliage

Wildlife Value

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife.

Resistance / Tolerance

Tolerates fluctuating water levels.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for naturalized areas and wetlands. Can be used to stabilize soil in moist environments.

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