Carex vulpinoidea

Also Known As

Fox Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 18"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Carex vulpinoidea plant details

Carex vulpinoidea is a semi-evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and standing water - even moisture water. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex vulpinoidea

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: rain garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex vulpinoidea

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: standing water - even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely wetland sedge grows to form clumps two feet in diameter. In mid-summer seed heads spray out from the center of the plant for an excellent effect. Grows in a wide variety of moist to very wet soils, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.