Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Aquatics
Origin
North America
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Laub- Cattail
In French
Softstem Bulrush
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Typhaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Typha
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.