Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Wildlife
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Tomatillos
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Tomatilles
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Tomatillos
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Tomatillos
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Tomatillos
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Tomatillo and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tomatillo and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Tomatillo and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Tomatillo and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.