Eriophorum latifolium

RHS Plant Profile
broad-leaved cotton grass
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Other common names

plu'r gweunydd llydanddail

Aquatic Bogs Grass Like

A native sedge, found in scattered sites across the British Isles. Spreads through rhizomes producing loose tufts of relatively broad leaves on triangular stems. Clusters of yellowish flowerheads are followed by tassel-like, cottonwool seedheads

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Poorly–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Cyperaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
Eriophorum are evergreen rhizomatous perennials forming spreading clumps of tufted, linear leaves, with solitary or clustered, ovoid black-scaled, silky-haired flower-heads, followed by conspicuous cottony white fruiting heads
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Occurs in wet, alkaline soils such as lowland fens and marshes. Suitable for pond edges, bog gardens and other neutral to alkaline soils that are permanently wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division of rhizomes

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildflower meadow

Pruning

No pruning required, but deadheading can prolong flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free