Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-12
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
हीथ
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Heidekraut
Laub- Cattail
In French
bruyère
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
brezo
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
ερείκη
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
urze
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
wrzos
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Heather
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Heather and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Heather and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heather and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Heather and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Heather and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Heather and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Heather and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.