Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Leucanthemum vulgare
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
बौना कैटेल
In German
Margerite
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Grande marguerite
Cattail nain
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
Espadaña enano
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
piwonie
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxeye Daisy and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.