Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Typha angustifolia
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well 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
-
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
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
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Wirsing
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
col de col rizada
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Typhales
Brassicales
Family
Typhaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.