Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Europe
Types
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White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
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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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Rock rose
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Laub- Cattail
Zistrose
In French
broadleaf Cattail
ciste
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
jara
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
esteva
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
skała róży
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
CISTHOS
Family
Typhaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Rock rose
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Rock rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Rock rose Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Rock rose are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Rock rose
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Rock rose 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 Rock rose 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 Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.