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
Europe, Asia
Types
Typha angustifolia
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
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 a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
जई घास
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Ährengras
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
oat Grass
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
aveia-
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Owies trawa
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
oat Grass
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Danthonioideae
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.