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
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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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Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Lungwort
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Lungenkraut
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Lungwort
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
pulmonária
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
płucnik
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Typhales
Peltigerales
Family
Typhaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Lungwort
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Lungwort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Lungwort Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Lungwort are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Lungwort
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.