Dwarf Cattail

Sweet William

About Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William

Dwarf Cattail

Sweet William

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial and Perennial

Type

Aquatics

Flowering Plants

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Types

Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

301600

0 40000

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Habitat

Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-113-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm45.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light brown, Light Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Brown

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, In Water

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Runners

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Plant grows in water

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Aquatic Plant

Moderate

In Spring

Aquatic Plant

Moderate

In Winter

Aquatic Plant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphate

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Flying insects

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Food for animals

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TYPHA minima

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

Common Name

Dwarf Cattail

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

In Hindi

बौना कैटेल

स्वीट विलियम

In German

Dwarf Rohrkolben

Bartn

In French

Cattail nain

sweet william

In Spanish

Espadaña enano

Guillermo dulce

In Greek

Νάνος Cattail

είδος γαρύφαλλου

In Portuguese

Tifa Dwarf

william doce

In Polish

Dwarf Ożypałka

słodki William

In Latin

Pumilio Cattail

amaranthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Caryophyllales

Family

Typhaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Typha

Dianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

175

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Sweet William doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Sweet William 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 Sweet William and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William

Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet William is Neutral.

Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William Physical Information

Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William are as follows:

Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William

Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet William 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 Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.