Common cotton-grass
Eriophorum angustifolium
Common cotton-grass thrives in wet, boggy conditions and requires consistently moist to waterlogged soil. This sedge prefers full sun to partial shade and is excellent for bog gardens or pond margins. Once established in suitable wet conditions, it requires minimal care beyond ensuring adequate moisture.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Moist • Water Regularly To Maintain Boggy Conditions
Soil pH
4 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 24, 2021 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)
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