Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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
Canada
Types
Typha angustifolia
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
-
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.