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Carex vulpinoidea

Fox Sedge

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.

• »  Naturalizes readily in moist areas with full sun

• Category

  • Native Wetland Grasses

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • 1' - 2'
  • Clumping
  • Rhizomatous - Slow
  • Spring
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • High Marsh - Saturated Soil
  • Low Marsh 0 - 6"
  • Green
  • Amphibians
  • Cover
  • Food
  • Nesting
  • Songbirds
  • Waterfowl
  • Deer Resistant
  • Goose Resistant
  • OBL
  • Bog/Marsh
  • Marginal
  • Sedge
  • Bio Remediation
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Erosion Control
  • Fibrous Roots
  • Mass Planting
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
  • Rain Garden
  • Storm Water Basin
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