Cottongrass
Eriophorum × pylaieanum
- Native to:
- Canada, Labrador, United States
GBIF: Brianna Collis
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