Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
-
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, 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
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
तामरिस्क
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Tamariske
In French
Cattail nain
tamarinier
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
tamarisco
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
tamarisco
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
tamaryszek
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
nemore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Typhaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Tamarisk
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarisk season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Tamarisk Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Tamarisk are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Tamarisk
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Tamarisk 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 Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.