Cattail -

(Typha latifolia)

Aquatic Plants

Other Common Names: Common Cattail, Broadleaf Cattail , Bulrush, Cossack Asparagus, Flags, Reed Mace
Family: Typhaceae Genus: Typha Species: latifolia

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Jennifer Fletcher Planted · 12 years ago

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Plant Type: Aquatic, Ornamental Grass, Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 3A · -40° to -35° F, Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F, Zone 11 · Above 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Moderately Drained, Poorly Drained, Very Poorly Drained

Water Needs: Average, High

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Flower Color: Bronze

Foliage Color: Medium Green

Average Width: .5' to 1'

Average Height: 5' to 6', 6' to 8'

Season of Color: Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Outdoor Living Areas

Growth Habits: Grassy, Upright, Vertical

Theme Gardens: Bog, Japanese

Culinary Usages: Desserts, Fresh Eating, Salads / Sandwiches, Soups / Stews, Vegetable Dishes

Soil pH: 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5

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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
Cattails can be invasive and get out of hand in a small lake. I would recommend planting them in containers that are submerged in the garden pond. They are aquatic plants that require consistently boggy or wet soil.

12 years ago ·

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(Typha latifolia)

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