Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Cornus florida
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
flowering dogwood
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Cattail nain
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Cornus florida
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Cornus florida
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Cornus florida
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Cornus florida
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Dogwood 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 Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.