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
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Louisiana Iris
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Louisiana-Iris
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
iris louisiane
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
iris luisiana
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
louisiana iris
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Typhales
Asparagales
Family
Typhaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Louisiana Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.