Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
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Types
Typha angustifolia
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Arbutus
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
सदाबहार
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
arbousier
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Arbitus
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
árbuto
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
mącznik
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Typhaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Arbutus
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Arbutus Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Arbutus are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Arbutus
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.