Photo by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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Typha minima
Also Known As
- Cattails
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic
size
- H: 18"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Typha minima plant details
Typha minima is a semi-evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water water. Does well in average and clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Typha minima
- Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: typhaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
- Uses: basket weaving, dwarf
GROWING CONDITIONS for Typha minima
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: standing water
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and clay
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Known for their familiar cylinder-shaped felted brown spikes, the larger, native species were commonly used by Native Americans for baskets and shelter. In recent years the cattails of certain species have been used to filter polluted water. Blue-green blades are slender, upright to 18? high with 1? cattails. Thrives in standing water or perennially moist situations. Exceptional choice for water features in full sun or part shade. Hardy to 5F. Japan.
By: Native Sons
Zones 3-9 in sun to part shade. Grows a mere 12 - 18 inches tall and likes moist soil or up to 3 inches of water.
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
Perfect for planting by a small pool, this dwarf stays in scale while producing small "cat-tails" similar to those of its bigger sister. SUN/Med-Wet
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Typha minima plant
How to Grow Typha minima
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- standing water
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- chocolate
Wildlife
- birds
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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See other plant types of Typha for your garden
aka Variegated Cattail
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 5'
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
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