Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Grass
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Middle Africa
  
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
  
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
  
7-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
  
Sandy Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Purple
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
  
Purple
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
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
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Runners
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
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
  
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
  
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
  
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
  
Birds, Flying insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
  
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Food for animals, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
  
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
  
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
  
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
  
Elephant Grass
  
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
  
हाथी घास
  
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
  
Elefantengras
  
In French
Cattail nain
  
l'herbe à éléphant
  
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
  
pasto elefante
  
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
  
ελέφαντα χόρτο
  
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
  
capim-elefante
  
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
  
trawa słoniowa
  
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
  
elephanti herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Poales
  
Family
Typhaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Typha
  
Pennisetum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Paniceae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Panicoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Elephant Grass
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Elephant 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 Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.