Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Not so frequently
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Alternate Days
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
-
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
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, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
सेम फली
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Limabohne
In French
Cattail nain
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Haba
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Lima Bean
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Lima Bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Lima Bean
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Lima Bean Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Lima Bean are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Lima Bean
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Lima Bean 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 Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.