Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
प्याज
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Zwiebel
In French
Cattail nain
Oignon
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Cebolla
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Cebola
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Cebula
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
cepa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available