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
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Types
Typha angustifolia
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
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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
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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 x citriodorum
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
citron basilic
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
manjericão limão
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Lemon Basil
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.