Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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
North America
Types
Typha angustifolia
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-7
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Clay, Loam
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
skyrocket juniper
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
dispararse enebro
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.