Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Argentina, Chile
Types
Typha angustifolia
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
7-9
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
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
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Ovate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
boxberry
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
boxberry
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
boxberry
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
boxberry
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
boxberry
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
boxberry
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
boxberry
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Boxberry
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Boxberry Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Boxberry are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Boxberry
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.