Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Shrub
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
  
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
  
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
  
Compost, fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Skin rash
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
  
Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
  
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
  
CORNUS mas
  
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
  
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
  
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
  
cornelian चेरी
  
In German
Laub- Cattail
  
Kornelkirsche
  
In French
broadleaf Cattail
  
cornouiller
  
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
  
cereza de cornalina
  
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
  
κορνεόλη κεράσι
  
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
  
cereja de cornalina
  
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
  
Krwawnik Cherry
  
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
  
Krwawnik Cherry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Typhales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Typhaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Typha
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Cornelian Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.