Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
-
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
it is a type of geranium
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
-
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Flat, Narrow
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Géranium zonal
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Typhales
Family
Geraniaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Zonal Geranium and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.