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Eriophorum latifolium

Also Known As

Cotton Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Eriophorum latifolium plant details

Eriophorum latifolium is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with any and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriophorum latifolium

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bog garden, container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriophorum latifolium

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: any
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Greek for “wool bearing,” the genus name alludes to the light-as-a-feather, white cloud-like blooms of this wet marshlands dweller from the British Isles and Eurasia. The dense cotton balls dreamily float some 12 to 18 in. above a handsome clump of light green, finely textured foliage. Described by numerous thin bristles that extend beyond the flower spikelets, the unique inflorescences make bright, fluffy additions to dried arrangements, and later evolve into wispy nodding tufts. Thriving in moist soils yet sulking in hot, dry conditions, Cotton Grass is most effective en masse in a naturalized setting or by water’s edge intermingled with Euphorbia ‘Great Dixter’s warm accents.