Fox Sedge

Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea

A fast-growing, clump-forming native sedge with fine, bright green foliage and soft, bushy seed heads resembling fox tails. Highly adaptable, it thrives in moist to wet soils along stream edges, pond margins, rain gardens, and low-lying meadows. Known for its ability to stabilize soil, provide wildlife habitat, and add texture to native plantings.

Growing Conditions

• Height: 2–4 ft
• Spread: Clumping, may form dense colonies
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moist to wet, tolerates occasional flooding
• Hardiness: Zone 3–8
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils
• Deer resistant and low-maintenance

Ideal for wetland restoration, rain gardens, pond edges, and naturalized landscapes. Excellent for erosion control along banks and providing dense cover for small wildlife.

Ecological Value

• Provides shelter and nesting habitat for birds, amphibians, and insects
• Supports pollinators and beneficial insects
• Stabilizes soils along streams, wetlands, and low-lying areas
• Adds vertical structure and seasonal interest to native plant communities

Larval Host Plant For
Caterpillars of several native sedge- and grass-feeding moth species.

Companion Species

• Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor)
• Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
• Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum)
• Sweetgrass (Hierochloë odorata)
• Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis)
• Dark Green Bulrush (Scirpus atrovirens)
• Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

Planting to Protect
Restoring to Thrive
Origin Native Plants

3.5 inch Pots