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Carex crus-corvi

Crowfoot Fox Sedge

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Carex crus-corvi (Crowfoot Fox Sedge)

Crowfoot Fox Sedge is found in swamps, bottomland forests, stream and river banks, and moist prairies. It grows in moist ground but is sometimes found in shallow standing water. The bristly flowers in large compound inflorescences, which appear from May to July, are relatively distinct although the plant can be confused with Awl-Fruited Sedge. The stems grow in an erect manner and are sharply triangular. The leaves are green to grayish-green and are sometimes covered with a white or bluish film. This species is located across Missouri, especially in the floodplains of the major rivers of the state.

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Height
2-3 Feet

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Spread
1-2 Feet

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Green


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Propagate by sprigs.

Good Companions
Southern Blue Flag (Iris virginica var. shrevei), Prairie Cord Grass (Spartina pectinata), Tickseed (Bidens aristosa), Awl-Fruited Sedge (Carex stipata), Hop Sedge (Carex lupulina), New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

OBL

Root

Fibrous
Rhizomes

Season of Interest

Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

High

Special Uses

Bog

Sun Exposure

Medium Sun/Average Shade
Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Food/Birds
Cover
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