Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Louisiana Iris
In German
Laub- Cattail
Louisiana-Iris
In French
broadleaf Cattail
iris louisiane
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
iris luisiana
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
louisiana iris
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Typhales
Asparagales
Family
Typhaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Louisiana Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris 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 Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.