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Fox Sedge
Fox Sedge
$18.00
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Quantity
20 in stock
Carex vulpinoidea
Choose Fox Sedge for wet spots, rain gardens, and naturalized edges where regular perennials struggle. The tradeoff: it looks more meadow-like than tidy, so skip it for a formal front-bed look.
Buy This If
- Your soil stays damp.
- You want native texture.
- You like natural seedheads.
Skip This If
- You need bold color.
- You want a clipped look.
- The site dries out hard.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B- | Fox Sedge gives a natural wetland look, but it is not a showpiece plant. |
| Growth Rate | B | It settles in steadily where moisture is consistent, though it is not an instant groundcover. |
| Maintenance | B+ | Once placed in the right wet site, it needs little more than occasional cleanup. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother ornamental grasses; the bladed foliage is not a favorite, though hungry deer may nip tender new growth. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It can work in a small wet pocket, but the loose habit may feel messy up close. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a ground-layer plant, not a screen or privacy grass. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically use Fox Sedge where drainage is the problem, not where a homeowner wants a neat ornamental grass centerpiece.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 1-3 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1-2 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7b |
| Spacing | 12-18 in |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, arching, tufted |
Customers Usually Ask
Is Fox Sedge good for wet soil?
Yes, that is the main reason to choose it.
Does it look like a regular ornamental grass?
Not really; it has a looser, native meadow look.
Should I plant it in a dry bed?
No, choose another sedge or grass for dry sites.
Why Add Ornamental Grasses to Your Landscape?
- Low Maintenance Performance: Most ornamental grasses require minimal pruning and thrive with little upkeep once established.
- Movement & Texture: Flowing blades and feathery plumes create dynamic visual interest that changes with light and wind.
- Four-Season Appeal: From summer greenery to fall plumes and winter structure, grasses provide year-round landscape impact.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-42015
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