In the natural garden, cotton grass is a decorative enrichment for the creatively planted bog bed. It is less the white flowers that cause a sensation. Rather, the woolly seed heads with long, white silk hairs create a romantic appearance. You can read about the period of time the drama covers here.
When is the flowering time of cotton grass?
The flowering period of cotton grass begins in April with inconspicuous white spikes, while the characteristic silky white hairs up to 5 cm long emerge in May and June. These last until the summer wind carries them away to disperse the seeds.
Ethnic cotton grass delights with its long flowering period
Under normal weather conditions, the flowering period starts in April. At this time, rather inconspicuous, white spikes with a length of 1.5 to 3.0 cm are formed. During May and June the white woolly hairs develop, which can reach a length of up to 5 cm. It seems as if every flower stalk has a white woolen hat on it.
Only the summer wind puts an end to the spectacle, because the silk hairs are used to spread the seeds and float away with the ripe fruits. After landing, the white hairs fall off the black seeds.
