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
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Typha angustifolia
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Basil
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
तुलसी
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Basilikum
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
basilic
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
albahaca
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
manjericão
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
bazylia
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Holy Basil
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Holy Basil Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Holy Basil are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Holy Basil
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.