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Eriophorum vaginatum subsp. spissum f. nana
Hare's Tail Cotton Grass
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GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTSEriophorum vaginatum subsp. spissum f. nana – Eriophorum vaginatum subsp. spissum f. nana is a very long name for this fantastic dwarf form of Hare’s Tail Cotton Grass. It only grows about 6” tall with rich, dark green, satiny fescue-like foliage. The seedpods are the real eye-catcher rather like billows of cottony smoke emanating from the tops of miniature factory chimneys for a very long time during the growing season. This is a tightly clumping herbaceous grass. Site it in part shade to open, diffused light planted in fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Though the USDA hardiness is listed as far south as zone 8 we think that Hare's Tail Cotton Grass might languish in southern heat. Established pot grown plant from division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Eriophorum vaginatum subsp. spissum f. nana
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Spring / Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
Light
- Sun Tolerant
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Attributes
- Potted Plant
- Edging
- Rock Garden
- Massing
- Natural Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Slow
Soil
- Fertile
- Moist
- Average
Origins
- Western North America
- Arctic Archipelago
Propagated By
- Division