Broad-leaved Cottongrass
NameBroad-leaved Cottongrass
Species NameEriophorum latifolium
Common NameBroad-leaved Cottongrass
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stems, non-woody
Foliage Typelinear leaves
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive fluffy white seed heads resembling cotton, characteristic of its common name, which are prominent in late spring to summer.
Description
This specimen of Broad-leaved Cottongrass features multiple slender, upright stems, each topped with distinctive fluffy white seed heads. The delicate, hair-like bristles give the plant a cotton-like appearance, standing out against a vibrant green background. It represents a natural growth habit rather than a cultivated bonsai form.
