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
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Typha angustifolia
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Butternut Squash
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.