Alpine bulrush or cotton deergrass (Trichophorum alpinum) is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family. It has a circumboreal distribution, occurring throughout the northern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. It is present in Europe, Asia, and northern North America.This sedge produces stems up to 40 centimeters (16 in) tall from a short rhizome. The leaves are no more than a centimeter long. The flowers have cottony white bristles that may extend 2 centimeters (0.79 in) past the spikelet.This plant grows in bogs and calcareous mountain meadows.
Cotton deergrass has strong resistance to disease and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning; however, smaller plants should be trimmed after they finish blooming. Cotton deergrass is appropriate for anyone who has an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.
How to keep Trichophorum Alpinum.
Light
Cotton deergrass is a sun-loving, perennial, herbaceous plant native to open habitats and commonly found in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun conditions.
Fertilizer
Cotton deergrass benefits from extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, adding a layer of compost around the plant’s base can effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing helps support vigorous growth and enables the plant to resist diseases and pests.
Pruning
Cotton deergrass features tufted stems and fluffy seed heads. For best results, prune the plant in early spring to remove dead stems and stimulate new growth, but avoid severe pruning. Regular trims help improve air circulation and increase the plant's vigor, ensuring that cotton deergrass stays healthy and visually attractive.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Trichophorum
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-7
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 40 cm
- Mature Spread
- 5 cm to 10 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, Norway, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan, Estonia, Finland, Koppen, United Kingdom, Hungary, Latvia, France
Other names.
