Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, 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
Anti-oxidant
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
regal geranium
बौना कैटेल
In German
Regal Geranie
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
geranium royale
Cattail nain
In Spanish
geranio regia
Espadaña enano
In Greek
regal geranium
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
regal geranium
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
regal geranium
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Regal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Regal Geranium 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.