Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Herbs
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, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Typha angustifolia
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Red Clover
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Rotklee
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Trébol rojo
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Clover
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Red Clover season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Clover Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Clover are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Clover
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Red Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.