Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
गेहूं
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Brotweizen
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
pain de blé
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
El pan de trigo
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
pão de trigo
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
chleb pszenny
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Triticeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Bread Wheat season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bread Wheat
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bread Wheat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Bread Wheat 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 Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.