Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
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Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Moths
Allergy
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Slows blood clotting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Catawba अंगूर
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Catawba Traube
In French
Cattail nain
Catawba raisin
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Catawba uva
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Catawba Σταφύλι
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Catawba Grape
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Catawba winogron
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Uva Catawba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Catawba Grape
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Catawba Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Catawba Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Catawba Grape season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Catawba Grape Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Catawba Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Catawba Grape are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Catawba Grape flower color: White
- Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Catawba Grape
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Catawba Grape 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 Catawba Grape 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 Catawba Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.