Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-9
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
No Medicinal Use
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Chionodoxa
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Chionodoxa
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Chionodoxa
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Typhaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.