Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Typha angustifolia
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
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, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
-
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Firewheel
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Firewheel
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Feuerrad
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Firewheel
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Firewheel
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Firewheel
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Firewheel
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Firewheel
Family
Typhaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Firewheel
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Firewheel Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Firewheel are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Firewheel
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.