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
Canary Islands
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Parrot's Beak
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Papageienschnabel
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Pico de loro
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Typhaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Loteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Parrot's Beak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Parrot's Beak
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.