Fox Sedge
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Carex vulpinoidea
Also known as Brown Fox Sedge
Fox Sedge is a grass-like plant with an extremely wide distribution, found in almost all of the lower 48 states, growing in a variety of open, moist habitats including roadside ditches, water’s edges, swamps, marshes, and wet prairies. This wide range leads to Fox Sedge being an excellent choice as a garden plant, as it is one of the most abundant and easy-to-grow sedges in a variety of sun and soil conditions. Useful for locations that remain moist such as around water gardens or near ponds.
Its narrow grass-like leaf blades grow in 2 feet clumps up to 3 feet in height. The seedheads, which spray out attractively from the center of the clump, resemble a fox's tail but are short-lived. Foliage promptly turns yellow after frost.
Provides food and shelter to a variety of fauna including invertebrates, songbirds, and waterfowl such as mallards, soras, and rails.
Height: 1'-3’
Spread: 1’-2’
Bloom: May-July
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Water: Medium-High
Zone: 3-9
Origin: Texas, much of North America
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
