common cotton grass
Also known as: common cotton sedge; downy ling; tassel cotton grass
A vigorously spreading perennial forming many tufts of dark green, linear leaves, with white-hairy flower-heads in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- common cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium)
- Genus
- Eriophorum
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common cotton grass
Distribution map
Subarctic and Temp Northern Hemisphere
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common cotton grass
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common cotton grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in acid soil at pond margins, in full sun, in water up to 5cm deep
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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