Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Middle Africa
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
हाथी घास
In German
Laub- Cattail
Elefantengras
In French
broadleaf Cattail
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
pasto elefante
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
capim-elefante
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Elephant Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Elephant Grass
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Elephant Grass 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 Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.