Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Primula elatior
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Tan
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
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, 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Primula elatior
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Oxlip
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Cattail nain
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Primula elatior
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Oxlip
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Oxlip
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Oxlip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Oxlip
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Oxlip Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Oxlip are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Oxlip
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.