Narrow-leaf cattail
Typha angustifolia
Narrow-leaf cattail is a robust aquatic perennial perfectly suited for pond edges, rain gardens, and wetland restorations. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with its roots in standing water or permanently saturated soil, requiring virtually no supplemental care once established. Be aware that it can spread vigorously via rhizomes, so containment may be needed in smaller water features.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
36″ – 72″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Flowers
brown
Watering Schedule
Continuously Moist; Suited To Wet Or Boggy Conditions • Keep Roots Submerged Or In Consistently Saturated Soil; Ideal For Pond Margins And Water Gardens
Soil pH
3.7 – 8.5
Temperature
-50° – 100°F
Mature Spread
up to 60″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Division, Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 18, 2019 by Nathanael Renard (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.