Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-11
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
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
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
-
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Cattail nain
citron basilic
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
manjericão limão
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Lemon Basil
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.