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
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Typha angustifolia
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-11
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
बौना कैटेल
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Espadaña enano
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.