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
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Broomsedge grass
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
broomsedge Gras
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Broomsedge
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Broomsedge Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Broomsedge are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Broomsedge
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.