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Chamisso's Cotton Grass

Eriophorum chamissonis, Cyperaceae

Zones
1–6
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Water SedgeCarex aquatilis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Cyperus SedgeCarex pseudocyperus
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Thin-walled BambooDendrocalamus membranaceus
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Crown BambooChusquea coronalis

Crown bamboo's growth habit conflicts with cotton grass's open wetland habitat requirements

Uses

Functions

Wetland RestorationErosion ControlWater Filtration

Common Questions

What zones does Chamisso's Cotton Grass grow in?

Chamisso's Cotton Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Chamisso's Cotton Grass?

Good companions for Chamisso's Cotton Grass include Water Sedge, Cyperus Sedge, Thin-walled Bamboo.

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