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
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Cordia subcordata
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Cordia subcordata
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kou
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Kou season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Kou Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kou are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kou
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.