Carex stipata (Fox Sedge) Ephemeral

Carex stipata (Fox Sedge) EphemeralCarex stipata (Fox Sedge) is a great plant for the rain garden and wet prairies because it is very adaptable to alternating levels of moisture, tolerating both wet and dry periods. Food source for grazing animals and waterfowl. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic Height 3' Flower Color Green Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect:

Flower Color yellow

Photo 1: By H

Little Bluestem

It also thrives in marshy conditions in as deep as 6" of water

This short perennial with slender deeply lobed leaves of this perennial make it a perfect addition to a manicured landscape as well as an essential to habitats in which it is typically found in such as dry prairies and open savannas

and rich mesic woods

The best native milkweed for landscaping and arguably the single best native plant for landscaping

Sun Exposure Savanna/Woodland/Prairie

It explodes into clouds of tiny white flowers all along its stems in August and blooms into October

Photo By peganum from Small Dole

They have an arching form and narrow foliage

This mix is composed of 56% of sedge