Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
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Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
sweetshrub
Laub- Cattail
In French
sweetshrub
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
sweetshrub
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
sweetshrub
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
sweetshrub
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Sweetshrub and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.