Foxtail Sedge - Carex Alopecoidea.

Foxtail Sedge - Carex Alopecoidea. The Foxtail Sedge is a perennial that grows long, thin green leaves and thrives in areas where there are wet conditions like swamps and marshes where roots stay underwater all or most of the time. It is not uncommon to find it in most fields or places that often flood like next to creek beds and streams. This plant likes to stay in the partial shade or full sun and grows best in the middle and northeastern U.S. all the way into Canada. While it does not have a flower, the Foxtail Sedge blooms in July when pollination is most likely.
Foxtail Sedge will look great around water gardens and in natural areas. This grass is a perennial and will grow back every year so it will usually only need to be planted one time. Foxtail Sedge will grow best in July and August. This plant is mainly found in the Northeastern part of the states. It is also classified as a perennial or a gammoid.

The Foxtail has many classifications, a sedge, perennial, grass or herbaceous plant. It is mainly found growing in the floodplains or open meadows. It has a tuft bloom and is very fluffy to the touch or soft. It shows mostly its flower in the summer months. It can grow well in moist to dry conditions. It can be planted around your yard or a water area such as a lake or pond.

Foxtail Sedge will make a good sedge for an area around a water garden. It will grow well in moist soils conditions and can also adapt to healthy soils. Foxtail Sedge is excellent to plant where there are holes on a lawn where water will stand, it will love the moist soils in those conditions. Foxtail Sedge is a very easy grass to grow.