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
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Typha angustifolia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Hydrangea
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Hortensie
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Hortensia
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Hortensia
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Hortensja
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Hibiscus
Family
Typhaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Batavia has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Batavia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Batavia pruning is done 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.