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
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Typha angustifolia
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
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
-
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, 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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
IRIS
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Iris
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Iris
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Iris
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Iris
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Iris
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Íris
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Irys
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Typhales
Asparagales
Family
Typhaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Iris
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Iris Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Iris are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Iris
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.