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
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-12
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Not Available
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
watermilfoil
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
watermilfoil
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
myriophylle
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
watermilfoil
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
watermilfoil
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
watermilfoil
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Saxifragales
Family
Typhaceae
Haloragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Watermilfoil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.