Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
cornea infecion, gonorrhoea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Torenia
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Torenia
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Torénia
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Torenia
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Torenia
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Torenia
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Torenia
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Torenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Scrophulariales
Family
Typhaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Torenia
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Torenia is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Torenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Torenia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Torenia Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Torenia physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Torenia are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
- Torenia leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Torenia
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Torenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Torenia 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 Torenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.