Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Astilbe
बौना कैटेल
In German
Prachtspieren
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Astilbe
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Astilbe
Espadaña enano
In Greek
astilbe
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
astilbe
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
astilbe
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Artemisia
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Astilbe and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Astilbe and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Astilbe and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Astilbe and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Astilbe and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.