Eriophorum Angustifolium Common Cotton Grass

Eriophorum Angustifolium | Common Cotton Grass

Eriophorum Angustifolium, also known as Common Cotton Grass, is 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.

Marginal plants are great for ponds, and will add colour, interest and wildlife habitat to your garden. Marginal pond plants like Eriophorum Angustifolium, Common Cotton Grass, make a wonderful and easy addition to any garden pond edge.

Where do you plant marginal pond plants?
Marginal Pond Plants, such as the Eriophorum Angustifolium - Common Cotton Grass can be placed in the shallow areas of a pond. This is usually around the edges, or margin, of the pond. Certain types of marginal pond plants can be planted out of the pond water in damp ground, ideal for a bog garden or water garden display.

For a guide to planting and maintaining marginal plants please click here.

Features
Max. Height: 30-50cm
Growth Rate: Slow
Type: Freshwater Pond Marginal
Flowers: June - September
Position: Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth: 0-20cm

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.