Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Typha angustifolia
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
7-9
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Obcordate
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
sorrel
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Sauerampfer
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
oseille
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
alazán
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
alazão
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
szczaw
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
varii,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Oxalidales
Family
Typhaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Sorrel has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Sorrel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.