Is Scheuchzer's Cottongrass safe for pets?

Yes, Scheuchzer's Cottongrass (Eriophorum Scheuchzeri) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Scheuchzer's Cottongrass easy to care for?

Scheuchzer's Cottongrass has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires very high watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Scheuchzer's Cottongrass grow indoors?

Scheuchzer's Cottongrass is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Scheuchzer's Cottongrass (Eriophorum Scheuchzeri) is a perennial grass in the Cyperaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires very high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 1-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Eriophorum scheuchzeri is a perennial sedge known for its distinctive white, cotton-like seed heads.

Last updated: February 2026

Scheuchzer's Cottongrass

Eriophorum Scheuchzeri

Eriophorum scheuchzeri is a perennial sedge known for its distinctive white, cotton-like seed heads.

Quick Facts

Type

grass

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

very high

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

1-7

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:peaty, silty, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, habitat creation

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Scheuchzer's Cottongrass

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Cyperaceae

Genus:Eriophorum