Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
not available
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
बौना कैटेल
In German
rohrglanzgras
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
roseau
Cattail nain
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Espadaña enano
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Ribbon Grass and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Ribbon Grass and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ribbon Grass 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.