Soft Fox Sedge
Carex conjuncta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 8"–16" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
AL, AR, IA, IL and 14 more states
Soft fox sedge is a clumping native grass that forms neat, arching mounds of fine-textured green foliage. It produces small, inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring and early summer. This adaptable sedge tolerates a range of growing conditions and provides consistent structure in the landscape.
In an HOA neighborhood
Soft Fox Sedge is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look somewhat sparse in winter when dormant
Wildlife value
This sedge provides habitat and nesting material for birds, while its seeds feed small songbirds and ground-dwelling wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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