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, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Typha angustifolia
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-8
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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, 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
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Red Currant
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Red Currant
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Groseille
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Grosella
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Groselha
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Currant
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Currant Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Currant are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Currant
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.