Cottongrass

Eriophorum × pylaieanum

Native to:
Canada, Labrador, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Eriophorum
Species:
Eriophorum × pylaieanum
USDA Symbol:
ERPO7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds require consistent moisture and cool temperatures. Surface sow; light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI