Carex vulpinoidea Fox Sedge
General
A perennial sedge native to North America. It forms dense clumps of long, narrow, grass-like leaves that arch gracefully, creating a tufted appearance. In late spring to early summer, it produces inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes on tall stems, adding texture and interest to wetland habitats and moist woodlands where it commonly grows.
This sedge will tolerate seasonal flooding and dryness. Fox sedge provides good cover for nesting birds in wetlands. The fluffy brownish orange flowers/seed heads resemble foxes' tails.
Plant Description
A dense sedge with thick foliage usually growing between 2-3'. Stems and foliage are stiff. Orangish brown seed heads give the plant some color in late summer.
Height (ft)
2-3
Soil moisture
Damp to wet
Soil types
Variable, not coarse or sandy soils
Wetland indicator
OBL
Shade tolerance
Tolerant, Full sun to full shade
Bloom color
Orange or Brown
Bloom period
Summer
Drought tolerance
Low
Salinity tolerance
None
Range
All continental United States except for Utah and most of Canada.