Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
बौना कैटेल
In German
Amur Schilf
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Amur silvergrass
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.