Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Europe
Types
Typha angustifolia
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Spinach Type
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
चुकंदर
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Rübe
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
betterave
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
remolacha
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
beterraba
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
buraczany
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Typhaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Beet
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Beet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Beet Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Beet are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Beet
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.