Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants
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
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Typha angustifolia
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
2-7
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Capnoides
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Capnoides
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
capnoides
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Capnoides
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Capnoides
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Capnoides
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Typhales
Agaricales
Family
Typhaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Capnoides has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.