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
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Typha angustifolia
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
2-8
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
-
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root
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 a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
SCILLA
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Squill
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Squill
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Squill
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Squille
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Escila
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Cila
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Cebulica
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Squill season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.