Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Glandular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Artichoke
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Artichoke
In German
Laub- Cattail
Artischocke
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Artichaut
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Alcachofa
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Alcachofra
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Karczoch
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Typhaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Artichoke
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Broadleaf Cattail and Artichoke Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Artichoke are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Artichoke
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.