Eriophorum gracile (slender cotton grass) is a clump-forming evergreen perennial belonging to the genus Eriophorum, known for its slender, tufted leaves and distinctive oval flower heads with silky hairs. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing sites and adapts well to a range of soil types including clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is poorly drained. Suitable for wildflower meadows, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and best propagated by division in spring. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, making it a notable aquatic or bog plant.

Slender cotton grass (Eriophorum gracile) is an evergreen perennial with silky oval flower heads, perfect for wildflower meadows in full sun, hardy to H7.

Eriophorum gracile

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