Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
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Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Red Elderberry
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Rote Holunder
In French
Cattail nain
Red sureau
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
pubens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Red Elderberry
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.