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Slender Cottonsedge, Slender Cottongrass

Eriophorumgracile

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Eriophorum gracile by RosemaryA
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Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Eriophorum (er-ee-OH-for-um)
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Species
gracile (GRASS-uhl)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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