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    Eriophorum vaginatum

    Also Known As

    • Eriophorum callitrix
    • Eriophorum spissum
    • Scirpus faurieri
    • Cotton Grass
    • Cottonsedge
    • Tussock Cotton Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

    size

    • H: 12"-32"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Eriophorum vaginatum plant details

    Eriophorum vaginatum is an evergreen perennial aquatic 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 vaginatum

    Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 32 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: bog garden, compact, container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriophorum vaginatum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: any
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Its name means ?wool bearing? and its cotton-ball flowers make this circum-boreal (from high-elevation and far north) tussock-forming sedge unmistakable; individual 8-28" stems form tussocks that can be over 100 years old. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Hare's Tail Grass needs moist soil to thrive. Fluffy seed heads are produced on compact clumps. Another specimen for pond margins.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Eriophorum vaginatum plant

    How to Grow Eriophorum vaginatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • any

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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