Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
7-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
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
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Jessamine
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
चमेली
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Cattail nain
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Jessamine
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jessamine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Jessamine Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Jessamine are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Jessamine
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Jessamine 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 Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.