Water
Eriophorum scheuchzeri requires consistently moist to wet soil. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to mimic its natural boggy habitat. It can tolerate standing water.
Also known as Alpine Cottongrass · Dense Cotton-Grass · One-Spike Cottongrass
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade.
70% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of light conditions.
Keep consistently moist to wet.
90% intensity
Mimic bog conditions; can tolerate standing water.
Prefers moist, boggy, or wet soils. Tolerates a range of soil types but thrives in acidic to neutral conditions.
50% intensity
Tolerant of cold and moderate temperatures.
60% intensity
Ideal growing range is -10°C to 20°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly.
20% intensity
Apply balanced fertilizer in spring if needed.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Eriophorum scheuchzeri requires consistently moist to wet soil. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to mimic its natural boggy habitat. It can tolerate standing water.
Pruning is generally not required. Remove any dead or damaged foliage at the end of the growing season or in early spring to maintain a tidy appearance.
Propagate by division in early spring or by seed sown in autumn or early spring. Seed germination can be slow and may require stratification.
Repotting is typically only necessary for container-grown plants. Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot with fresh, moist potting mix.
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Photos of White Cottongrass (Eriophorum scheuchzeri)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification