Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
AGERATUM houstonianum
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Blue Mink
Plant
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Blue Mink
Pflanze
In French
Cattail nain
Bleu Mink
Plante
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
azul Mink
Planta
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
azul Mink
Plantar
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
niebieski Mink
Roślina
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
blue Mink
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Blue Mink
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Blue Mink is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Blue Mink Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Mink season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Blue Mink Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Blue Mink are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Blue Mink
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Blue Mink 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 Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.