Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-9
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
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Steckrübe
In French
Cattail nain
rutabaga
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
nabo sueco
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Rotavaga
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Rotavaga
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Rotavaga
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Rutabaga
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Rutabaga season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Rutabaga Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Rutabaga are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Rutabaga
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
