Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Dragon Lady'
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Dragon Lady Holly
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
dragon lady holly
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
dragon lady holly
Laub- Cattail
In French
dragon lady holly
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
dragon lady holly
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
dragon lady holly
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
dragon lady holly
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
dragon lady holly
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
dragon lady holly
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Typhales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Dragon Lady Holly and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Lady Holly and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Lady Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Lady Holly and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Dragon Lady Holly and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Lady Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Dragon Lady Holly and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Dragon Lady Holly flower color: White
Dragon Lady Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Lady Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dragon Lady Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.