Woolgrass

Also known as Cottongrass Bulrush or "Teddy-bear paws."  This is a densely-tufted, clumping rush that can be found in our wetlands.  Many brown, woolly bristles surround its nutlets giving a fuzzy appearance.  Good for moist gardens and alongside ponds.  Woolgrass is the host plant for the Dion Skipper butterfly and provides food for waterfowl.

Woolgrass
Scirpus cyperinus
Rush
3-6 feet
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woolgrass
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woolgrass heads
Perennial
https://db.linpi.org/sccy
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Brown
Green
Moist
Poorly drained
1-2 feet