Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Carex

Species:

Carex vulpinoidea

USDA Symbol:

CAVU2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

120 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

greenish-brown

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and along streams

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold, moist stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

Where to Buy

Nationwide Seller

• Prairie Moon Nursery (nursery and seeds)
• Pizzo Native Plant Nursery (wholesale nursery)
• Native Plants Nursery (nursery)
• Sheffield's Seed (seeds)
• North Creek Nurseries (nursery)
• Ernst Seeds (seeds)
• Native Seed Group (seeds)