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
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
7-11
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Keep immersed in water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Pepperwort
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Pepperwort
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Pepperwort
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Pepperwort
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Pepperwort
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Pepperwort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.