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
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Typha angustifolia
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Switchgrass
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Switchgrass
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
switchgrass
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
switchgrass
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
switchgrass
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
switchgrass
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Switchgrass
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Switchgrass Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Switchgrass are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Switchgrass
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.