Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
जामुन
In German
Laub- Cattail
Zwetschgen
In French
broadleaf Cattail
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
damson ameixa
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
mirabelki
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Damson
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Damson season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Damson Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Damson are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Damson
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Damson 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 Damson pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.