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
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Tubular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Bougainvillea
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Bougainvillea
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Bougainvillea
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Typhales
Caryophyllales
Family
Typhaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Typha
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Bougainvillea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bougainvillea
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
