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
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Copper iris
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Copper Iris
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Copper Iris
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Cobre Iris
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Copper Iris
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Copper Iris
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Copper Iris Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Copper Iris are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Copper Iris
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.