Eriophorum Angustifolium Cotton Grass

Eriophorum Angustifolium commonly known as Cotton Grass is native marginal plant

A beautiful native plant with grass type foliage and fluffy heads of white cotton-like flowers.

The wool used to be used for stuffing pillows and to make candle wicks.

It is very hardy and can often be seen on Scottish moors.

Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in the Autumn to tidy.

• Flowering : White , Jun - Sep
• Planting Condition : Full Sun, Part Shade
• Planting Depth : 0 - 20 cm
• Height : 30 - 50 cm
• Growth Rate : Slow