Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf 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
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Types
Typha angustifolia
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
6-9
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Oval
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
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, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
firethorn
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
firethorn
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
firethorn
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
firethorn
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
firethorn
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
firethorn
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
firethorn
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Firethorn
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Firethorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Firethorn Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Firethorn are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Firethorn
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.