Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Laxative
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TANACETUM balsamita
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Beaver Tongue, Costmary, Lady's Herb, Painted Daisy
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Painted Daisy
बौना कैटेल
In German
gemalt Gänseblümchen
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
painted daisy
Cattail nain
In Spanish
margarita pintada
Espadaña enano
In Greek
ζωγραφισμένα μαργαρίτα
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
margarida pintada
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
malowane stokrotka
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
picta primula
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Painted Daisy and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Painted Daisy and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Painted Daisy and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Painted Daisy season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Painted Daisy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Painted Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Painted Daisy and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Painted Daisy and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Painted Daisy height is 50.80 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Painted Daisy and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Painted Daisy flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Painted Daisy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Painted Daisy and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Painted Daisy and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Painted 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 Painted 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.