Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Louisiana Iris
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Louisiana-Iris
In French
Cattail nain
iris louisiane
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
iris luisiana
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
louisiana iris
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
louisiana iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Louisiana Iris has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Louisiana Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Louisiana Iris 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 Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.