Carex vulpinoidea, Fox Sedge
FS-PS, Zone 3, Blooms June-July, 3’ x 1-2’, Wet to Medium-dry, deer resistant
Carex is a very large, complex genus with hundreds of species across the entire United States, with a high concentration of about 150 species located in the eastern region. Native carex species form the foundation of various ecosystems by offering essential food and shelter for wildlife, which helps sustain biodiversity. In summary they are an essential food source, provide habitat and shelter, the deep root systems stabilize soil, provides nesting materials and seeds for birds and overwintering spots for insects. Overall carex species support 36 species of moths and butterflies. Carex species can be planted in a wide range of conditions – FS to shade, wet to dry. They make a perfect ground cover.
We started adding sedges to our inventory in 2022 and are delighted with these hardy, attractive, and seed-bearing plants. They are easy to grow in different growing conditions and and are terrific in wildlife gardens. Fox Sedge is adapatble to a wide range of growing conditions.
The plant grows during cool weather conditions. The seed head resemble a Fox tail; thus the common name. If you are familiar with the concept of using “plants as mulch” to prevent annual weed growth, this is an excellent choice. We carry other sedges in our nursery. Check them out!
Sedges support our bird populations with cover and seeds.
Carex vulpinoidea, Fox Sedge
FS-PS, Zone 3, Blooms June-July, 3’ x 1-2’, Wet to Medium-dry, deer resistant
Carex is a very large, complex genus with hundreds of species across the entire United States, with a high concentration of about 150 species located in the eastern region. Native carex species form the foundation of various ecosystems by offering essential food and shelter for wildlife, which helps sustain biodiversity. In summary they are an essential food source, provide habitat and shelter, the deep root systems stabilize soil, provides nesting materials and seeds for birds and overwintering spots for insects. Overall carex species support 36 species of moths and butterflies. Carex species can be planted in a wide range of conditions – FS to shade, wet to dry. They make a perfect ground cover.
We started adding sedges to our inventory in 2022 and are delighted with these hardy, attractive, and seed-bearing plants. They are easy to grow in different growing conditions and and are terrific in wildlife gardens. Fox Sedge is adapatble to a wide range of growing conditions.
The plant grows during cool weather conditions. The seed head resemble a Fox tail; thus the common name. If you are familiar with the concept of using “plants as mulch” to prevent annual weed growth, this is an excellent choice. We carry other sedges in our nursery. Check them out!
Sedges support our bird populations with cover and seeds.
Photo Credit - Prairie Moon
