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Beginner
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1.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Eriophorum angustifolium
Other names: Common cotton grass
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Genus: Eriophorum
Species: E. angustifolium - E. angustifolium is a vigorous evergreen perennial suitable for pond margins. It forms clumps of grass-like leaves and in summer, bears conspicuous flowers that have long, silky, white hairs.
Eriophorum angustifolium is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming
Eriophorum angustifolium (Common cotton grass) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Aquatic, Bog garden, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in the shallow margins of pools or consistently moist, acidic soil in full sun.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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