Typha latifolia
Cattail
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Cattail (Typha latifolia) - Description
Typha latifolia (Bulrush, Common Bulrush, Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail, Great Reedmace, Cooper's reed, Cumbungi) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the genus Typha. It is found as a native plant species in North and South America, Europe, Eurasia, and Africa. In Canada, broadleaf cattail occurs in all provinces and the Northwest Territories, and in the United States, it is native to all states except Hawaii.
Cattail (Typha latifolia) - Growth
Cattails are extremely fast growers that are usually found in nature in wetlands and along the margins of freshwater ponds and lakes.
Cattail (Typha latifolia) - Planting
Divide Cattails in spring.
Cattail (Typha latifolia) - Interesting facts
Cattails are so named because of the terminal inflorescence of flowers that are closely packed together. These inflorescences look somewhat similar to a cat's tail at the tip of the stem. Cattails are great plants for water gardens. The clumps of seeds of cattails resemble goose down and can be used as stuffing clothing items and pillows. Some Native American tribes used the cattail down to line their moccasins.
Cattail (Typha latifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Cattails require plenty of water. They thrive in standing water or regular soils that are watered on a regular basis.
