Groundcover & Vines – Tall – Woolgrass

Woolgrass 

Botanical name: scirpus cyperinus 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 3-6 ft in height with a 2-4 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: red, yellow, brown, green 

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: prune withered blooms and foliage as needed throughout the spring and summer months 

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring and fall months 

Landscape use: rain garden, erosion control, wildlife gardens 

Special features: flood tolerant, adaptable to poor soil 

Light needs: 6+ hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer 

Best type of soil:  adapts to most soil types 

Companion plants: bog birch, blue flag iris, spotted joe-pye weed 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no