Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants
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, Mediterranean
Types
Typha angustifolia
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Pot Marigold
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Ringelblume
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Caléndula
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
pot Marigold
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pot Marigold
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.