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Carex stipata

Carex stipata
(common fox sedge)
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Category: Grasses, Sedges and Rushes

Photo Credits: Robert H. Mohlenbrock, @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database/ USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln

Height: 24 – 36 inches


Spread:  36 inches


Location: Bottom, Sides


Native Status: NE


Comments & Cautions:
also known as awlfruit or owlfruit sedge


Recommended For:

  • Bioretention and Rain Gardens

This plant prefers that the level of moisture in your soil be: Wet

This plant prefers Loam soil.

This plant DOES have a salt tolerance.


Bloom and Interest Season:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec

Plant Form

slender, open tufts or bunches

Foliage

grass-like; blades tend to arch and flop; medium-fine texture

Flowers

clusters of brown seed capsules

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