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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Typha angustifolia
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
-
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Cold, Cough
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.