Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Less Watering
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Colchicum
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
colchicum
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
colchicum
In French
Cattail nain
colchique
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Colchicum
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Colchicum
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Colchicum
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Colchicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Colchicum
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Colchicum Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Colchicum are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Colchicum
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Colchicum 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 Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
