Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Laub- Cattail
Kracher penstemon
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
petarda penstemon
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Typhaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.