Tawny cottongrass

Tawny cottongrass (Eriophorum virginicum) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. Black fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows at moderate speed from a single crown to a height of about 3.9 feet with roots at least 14 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 3.8-6.5, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Eriophorum virginicum profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Eriophorum Category:Native perennial grasses and sedges Category:North American natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs