Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
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Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Water occasionally
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
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Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
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Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
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Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
henbit deadnettle
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
henbit deadnettle
In French
Cattail nain
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Henbit Deadnettle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.