Broadleaf Cattail
Also Known As:
Common CattailBotanical Name:
Typha latifolia- Clumping spreading stands of sword-like leaves
- Central flower stalks, equal to the height of the leaves, hold male and female flowers
- Cylindrical flowers turn brown after fertilization
- Male flowers disperse, leaving that familiar fruiting spike used in floral arrangements
- Can self-seed or spread by rhizomes
- Commonly aggressive
- Bloom Time: June to July
- Foliage Height: 200 cm
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Brown
Height
125 cm-200 cm
Spread
200 cm-500 cm
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Broadleaf Cattail
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Wet Soils
- Wetland (Root submerged)
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
- Fast
Foliage Colour
- Green
Attributes
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Deciduous
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Edible
- Fruit
- Low Maintenance
- Native to Ontario
Flowering Time
- Lt. Sum-Fall
- Summer
Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Bog or water garden
- Naturalizing
- Roadside planting
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Cattails grow best in shallow water along pond edges or in swamps. They provide cover and food for wildlife. Roots can go deep, and become difficult to remove. If planting in small ponds, a root restrainer will be necessary.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario, and most of the world. Seeds, stems and roots are edible cooked, mashed, or ground into powders.
Size: PL50
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