Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, Central America, South America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
ZEA mays 'Indian Summer'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Ornamental Corn
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Hydrangea
In German
Laub- Cattail
Hortensie
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Hortensia
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Hortensia
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Hortênsia
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Hortensja
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Ornamental Corn
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Ornamental Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Ornamental Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Ornamental Corn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Corn is Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Ornamental Corn Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Ornamental Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Ornamental Corn height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Ornamental Corn are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Ornamental Corn flower color: White and Yellow green
- Ornamental Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Ornamental Corn
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.