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Typha angustifolia

Genus: Typha - Species: angustifolia - Family: Typhaceae

Phonetic Spelling: TY-fuh an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh

Common Names:

Cattail
Narrow Leaved Cattail

Tags

hs303

container plant

weed

perennial

water garden

pond garden

marshes

brackish water tolerant

Quick Facts

Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 7 ft. 0 in.
Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 9a
- 9b
- 6a
- 6b
- 4a
- 4b
- 5a
- 5b
- 10a
- 10b
- 3a
- 3b
- 11a
- 11b
- 2a
- 2b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:North America, Europe, northern and central Asia, northern Afric
Life Cycle:
- Perennial
Plant Types:
- Wildflower
- Water Plant
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

Fresh or brackish marshes, shallow water of rivers, lakes, ponds

Uses

Native Americans used the plant for baskets, tule boats and bedding