Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
sweetshrub
बौना कैटेल
In German
sweetshrub
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
sweetshrub
Cattail nain
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Espadaña enano
In Greek
sweetshrub
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
sweetshrub
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
sweetshrub
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Sweetshrub and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.