Carex vulpinoidea

Carex vulpinoidea, commonly known as fox sedge, is a vigorous clumping native sedge whose fine textured green foliage forms upright mounds and produces dense seed heads that resemble fox tails. This sedge is especially valuable in ecological plantings for erosion control, filtration, and providing wildlife habitat. Height & Spread: 18 - 30 in x 18 - 24 in Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Soil Preference: Moist to wet soils; tolerates heavy clay and seasonal flooding Watering Needs: High; prefers consistent moisture or wet conditions Deer Resistance: Deer resistant Native Status This species is native to much of North America, including wetlands, ditches, prairies, and streambanks from coast to coast. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Butterflies Provides host material for caterpillars of satyrs and skippers such as Dun Skipper and Delaware Skipper. Bees Attracts ground nesting solitary bees that use the undisturbed soil and sheltering fol