Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
बरमूडा घास
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Bermuda Gras
In French
Cattail nain
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Grama
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Bermuda Grass
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.