Description
Eriophorum medium (also called Medium Cotton Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to eastern Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea. It typically grows in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes, and has narrow, linear leaves and small, white, fluffy flowers. Its fruits are small and dark brown.
Uses & Benefits
Eriophorum medium is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Eriophorum medium flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriophorum medium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is best to plant in the spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location and spaced about 6 inches apart.
Where to Find Eriophorum medium
Eriophorum medium is native to temperate regions of the world, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.