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    Typha angustifolia

    Also Known As

    • Narrow Leaf Cattail

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 3b-11

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    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

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    Typha latifolia 'Variegata'

    aka Variegated Cattail

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - regular
    Photo of Typha latifolia 'Variegata' showy seedheads by J.G. in SF
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    Typha minima

    aka Cattails

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • standing water
    Photo of Typha minima flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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