Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Fox Sedge

Fox Sedge 

Botanical name: carex vulpinoidea 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-3 ft in height with a 2-4 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow/green/brown 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: prune in the spring after flowering to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: rain garden, erosion control, wildlife gardens 

Special features: clay tolerant, flood tolerant, shade tolerant, cold hardy 

Light needs: 6+ hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall 

Best type of soil:  chalky loam 

Companion plants: wool grass, marsh milkweed, ironweed

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no