Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Aquatics
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
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Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
रजत बाबा
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Silver Sage
In French
Cattail nain
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
silver Sage
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
silver Sage
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
silver Sage
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like . 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.