Typha angustifolia
Also Known As
- Narrow Leaf Cattail
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic
size
- H: 6'
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 3b-11
Typha angustifolia plant details
Typha angustifolia 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 angustifolia
- Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: typhaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Typha angustifolia
- USDA Zones: 3b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: standing water
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and clay
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Narrow leaf cattail. 6 feet tall. Gracefully twisted leaves. To zone 3.
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
Gardening facts about Typha angustifolia plant
How to Grow Typha angustifolia
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
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 5'
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
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