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.
Additional information
| Generic | Eriophorum |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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