Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-11
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
firethorn
बौना कैटेल
In German
firethorn
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
firethorn
Cattail nain
In Spanish
firethorn
Espadaña enano
In Greek
firethorn
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
firethorn
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
firethorn
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Pumilio Cattail
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Firethorn and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Firethorn and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Firethorn and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Firethorn and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firethorn and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Firethorn and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.