Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
herbaceous annuals
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
Red blotch
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
Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, 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
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, 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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Pelargonium
बौना कैटेल
In German
Pelargonium
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
pélargonium
Cattail nain
In Spanish
pelargonium
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Pelargonium
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
pelargonia
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Pelargonium
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented 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.