Narrow-leaved Cattail (Typha angustifolia)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Narrow-leaved Cattail
Typha angustifolia

Narrow-leaved Cattail
Narrow-leaved Cattail
 
Features

Numerous tiny female flowers in a sausage-shaped cluster. A more slender grouping of tiny male flowers sits above the female grouping, separated by a gap. The female flowers, when pollinated form the well-known cattail.

 
 
Culture

Full sun; moist to wet soils. Grows well in standing water.

 
 
Mature Height
2-5 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Green
 
 
Bloom Season
May - July
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.

 
Additional Notes
Found in marshes.