Hardy North American perennial sedgeDescription: Arching mounds of narrow, shiny green foliage; bristly dark brown seed clusters that resemble fox tails emerge in late spring; semi-evergreen in warmer zonesHabit: Grows 1-3' tall and wide; clump-formingCulture: Prefers partial shade and moist to wet soil; tolerates full sun if not allowed to dry outHardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3Carex is an immense genus that exists worldwide and many native and introduced species now grow throughout North America. The Fox Sedge has a broad native range spanning across Canada and the United States. This ornamental sedge thrives along waterways, in deciduous woodlands and rain gardens, and helps to stabilize sloped ground. Deer avoid this plant, but it is a food and host plant for some skipper species of butterflies and turtles eat the seeds.Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea) arrives in a 1 quart pot.
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