Eriophorum Species, Cotton Grass, Narrow-Leaved Cotton Grass, Tall Cottongrass
Eriophorumangustifolium

Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Eriophorum (er-ee-OH-for-um)
Species: angustifolium (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-um)

Synonym:Eriophorum polystachion var. angustifolium

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting