Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Laub- Cattail
In French
St. Augustine Grass
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
St. Augustine Grass and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.