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Typha latifolia - Cattail

Typha laxmannii
Cat tail, Cattail

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Spikes of brown flowers.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
1.80 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to May, September to October
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Description

Typhas invade the banks of lakes and large ponds.

With brown floral spikes and long leaves.

Flowering

Flower colour brown/bronze
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description Epis floraux, de couleur brune, à la texture veloutée, fusiforme, entre 3 et 9 cm de long.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.80 m
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Typha

Species

laxmannii

Family

Typhaceae

Other common names

Cat tail, Cattail

Origin

Southern Europe

Planting and care

Plant in rich, waterlogged soil.

Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Pond edge, Pond
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil, rich and waterlogged

Care

Pruning instructions Le Typha laxmannii ne demande que peu d’entretien. Avant le redémarrage de la végétation, vers mars, taillez les feuilles sèches et nettoyez la touffe en éliminant certains rhizomes afin de contenir son développement, si nécessaire. Vers fin septembre-octobre, pour prévenir la propagation des graines, taillez les inflorescences sèches.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March, September to October
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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