Carex vulpinoidea

Fox Sedge

Aptly named for its fox tail like seed head, the 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. Thrives in full sun.

Bloom Color

White

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Marginal
•	Sedge

Mature Height

•

1' - 2'

Spread Characteristics

•	Clumping
•	Rhizomatous - Slow

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Pond Zonation

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

Foliage Color

•

Green

Wildlife Benefits

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

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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OBL

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