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Cotton Boll

Gossypium hirsutum

Annual

Popular

Mallow Family

Fluffy white cotton bursting from brown pods. Not flowers but decorative seed pods. Farmhouse and rustic style favorite. Symbol of southern heritage. Soft and textural.

Bloom Season

Fall

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 30 to 365 days

when properly cared for

Cotton bolls are used dried - they last indefinitely

Keep away from moisture to prevent mildew

Can be lightly fluffed to enhance appearance

Pairs beautifully with other dried materials

Dried material - no water needed

Can use on stems or individual bolls

Lasts indefinitely dried

Very low maintenance

Fragrance Profile

No Scent

Cotton Boll has no fragrance

Fun Facts

Cotton has been cultivated for over 7,000 years

A single cotton boll contains about 500,000 fibers

Cotton is actually the fluffy protective coating around seeds

The southern United States once produced 75% of the worlds cotton

Origin & History

Native to Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide

Cotton was independently domesticated in the Old World (India and Africa) and New World (Americas) thousands of years ago. The fluffy bolls that once served only to protect and disperse seeds have become one of the most important agricultural products in human history, and a beloved element in rustic decor.