Also known as Alpine Bulrush · Alpine Clubrush · Alpine Cottongrass
Cotton Deergrass (Trichophorum alpinum) is a small, grass-like sedge native to alpine and arctic regions, recognized by its distinctive fluffy, cotton-like seed heads.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
50% intensity
Tolerates a range of light conditions, but performs best with adequate sun.
Keep consistently moist
50% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions; reduce in winter.
Wet, Acidic, Peaty, Sandy, Loamy
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cooler temperatures, generally between 15-24°C during the day and cooler at night.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Light feeding
25% intensity
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly during the growing season, especially in warmer months.
Reduce watering in winter, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Pruning is minimal and primarily involves removing dead or damaged foliage. Cut back any brown or withered leaves at the base of the plant to maintain its tidy appearance.
This can be done anytime as needed, but is most effective in early spring before new growth begins.
Propagation is typically done by dividing established clumps in spring. Carefully lift the plant and separate the rhizomes into smaller sections, ensuring each section has roots and shoots.
Replant the divisions immediately into well-draining soil. Division is the most reliable method for this species.
Repotting is usually only necessary when the plant becomes overcrowded or outgrows its container. This is best done in spring.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one and ensure it has adequate drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cotton Deergrass (Trichophorum alpinum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Trichophorum |
| Species | Trichophorum alpinum |
Similar in genus Trichophorum
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