Dwarf Cattail

Broomsedge

About Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge

Dwarf Cattail

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Aquatics

Grass

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

30-

0 40000

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Habitat

Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-115-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light brown, Light Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Brown

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, In Water

Ground

How to Plant?

Runners

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Plant grows in water

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Aquatic Plant

Lots of watering

In Spring

Aquatic Plant

Moderate

In Winter

Aquatic Plant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Flying insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TYPHA minima

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Dwarf Cattail

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

बौना कैटेल

Broomsedge grass

In German

Dwarf Rohrkolben

broomsedge Gras

In French

Cattail nain

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Espadaña enano

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Νάνος Cattail

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Tifa Dwarf

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Dwarf Ożypałka

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Pumilio Cattail

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Cyperales

Family

Typhaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Typha

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge

Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge Physical Information

Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge are as follows:

Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge

Care of Dwarf Cattail and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.