Common Cotton Grass. A marginal aquatic with narrow grassy leaves, tufted downy spikelets produced in summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Frost hardy.
Eriophorum angustifolium
A marginal aquatic with narrow grassy leaves, tufted downy spikelets produced in summer.
Category: Aquatic
Additional information
Generic | Eriophorum |
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Species | angustifolium |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Common Cotton Grass |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Bog garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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