Fox Sedge

Fox Sedge

Ornamental Grass


  • American Beauties Native Plants®
  • Attracts Songbirds
  • Average Water
  • Compact
  • Dark Green
  • Deer Resistant
  • Full Sun
  • Green
  • Ground Cover
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Moist
  • Mounding
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Partial Sun
  • Supports Bees
  • Trailing
  • Water Garden
  • Water's Edge / Bog Plant
  • Well-Drained
  • Wet Soil/Wetlands

This beautiful sedge is one of the most widespread species of carex in North America. The common name comes from the seed heads that mature in late summer and resemble fox tails. The arching, glossy foliage is especially attractive grown in large groups. They are perfect for moist soil, erosion control and rain gardens. Birds will eat the seed but deer tend not to eat this plant. They are even resistant to black walnuts.

  • Category: Ornamental Grass Perennial
  • Breeder: American Beauties Native Plants
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-7
  • Height: 12-36 in
  • Spread: 6-24 in
  • Bloom Color: Green Shades