Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Sedge or Rush
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
North America
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rhizome division, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Itchiness
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Laub- Cattail
Softstem Bulrush
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Typha
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.