Carex annectens, commonly known as Yellow-Fruited Fox Sedge, is a semi-deciduous perennial grass native to moist meadows, wet prairies, and along the edges of marshes and streams in the Eastern and Central United States, as well as Southern Canada. It typically grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, with a clumping habit. The plant features narrow, grass-like leaves that often exceed the height of the flowering stems, and it produces elongated perigynia and flowering spikes that can be more than 5.5 cm long. The flowers are not particularly showy, but the plant is valued for its attractive seed heads, which turn yellow as they mature in late summer.

Yellow-Fruited Fox Sedge is appreciated for its adaptability to various moisture conditions and its use in naturalistic plantings, such as rain gardens and wetland restorations. It is also used for erosion control due to its dense root system. This sedge thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers medium-moist to wet soils with good drainage. It is relatively low maintenance and can be an excellent choice for gardeners looking to create a meadow or prairie-like effect.CC BY-SA 4.0