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
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Heart-shaped
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Not Available
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
जल पोस्ता
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Wasser Poppy
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
amapola agua
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
água Poppy
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Typhales
Alismatales
Family
Typhaceae
Alismataceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Water Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.