Foxtail Sedge
Carex alopecoidea
Overview
Foxtail Sedge (Carex alopecoidea) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Europe and North America. It features narrow, arching blades of bright green or blue-green and distinctive long, bushy seedheads that look like a fox's tail. This drought-tolerant vegetation is very hardy, making it ideal for erosion control and garden borders. It also serves as an attractive accent plant for its impressive size and unusual shape in rock gardens and prairies. Foxtail Sedge is an excellent choice for any naturalistic setting, where it will thrive with minimal care.
Care Guide
Watering
Average
Light
full sun, part shade.
Soil
Sand, Loam, Humus Enriched
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April.
Propagation
Division, Seed Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation
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