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Typha laxmannii

Also Known As

  • Typha stenophylla
  • Graceful Cattail

Plant type

grass / grass like, aquatic

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Typha laxmannii plant details

Typha laxmannii is a semi-evergreen 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 shade 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 laxmannii

Plant type: aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: typhaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 3 - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Typha laxmannii

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and clay

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zones 3-10 in sun or part shade. Grows 3 feet tall and will be happy in a location which is moist or up to 4 inches of water.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Plant 0-6" Below Water Level

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Typha laxmannii plant

How to Grow Typha laxmannii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • 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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