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
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Grass like
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Zizka
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Zizka
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Zizka
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Zizka
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Zizka
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Zizka
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Zizka
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Žižka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Zizka 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 Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Zizka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.