Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
World/Pandemic
Types
Typha angustifolia
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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 Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Bladderwort
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Bladderwort plant
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
planta bladderwort
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Scrophulariales
Family
Typhaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Bladderwort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.