Narrow-Leaved Cattail
Typha angustifolia
zones 2-5
200 seeds
Typha angustifolia, commonly known as Narrow-Leaved Cattail, is a marginal, semi-aquatic, herbaceous perennial that typically grows from extensive creeping rhizomes to 3-7 feet tall, often forming, over time, dense stands of robust spreading vegetation. It is distributed throughout the temperate northern hemisphere, occurring in at least 56 countries. There is some dispute over its native distribution. In late spring and summer, the plant bears cylindrical inflorescences, up to 9 in. long, composed of tiny male, staminate flowers in the upper portion and female, pistillate flowers below.
Cattail provides emergency food sources through the starchy roots, young shoots (Cassock asparagus), immature flower heads, and pollen.
Seeds should be planted ¼ inch below the soil surface with the soil kept moist but not flooded. Light is also required for successful germination. After seeds have imbibed water for 6-24 hours, seeds should be exposed to at least 10 hours of light per day for maximum germination.
Seedlings produce 2-4 small leaves then 2-6 floating leaves before producing any erect leaves. Rhizome growth begins once the plant reaches 1-1/2 feet tall. Plants should simply be cared for until desired size. To do so, maintain high soil moisture, high temperatures, and a moderate length photoperiod.
Typha angustifolia
zones 2-5
200 seeds
Typha angustifolia, commonly known as Narrow-Leaved Cattail, is a marginal, semi-aquatic, herbaceous perennial that typically grows from extensive creeping rhizomes to 3-7 feet tall, often forming, over time, dense stands of robust spreading vegetation. It is distributed throughout the temperate northern hemisphere, occurring in at least 56 countries. There is some dispute over its native distribution. In late spring and summer, the plant bears cylindrical inflorescences, up to 9 in. long, composed of tiny male, staminate flowers in the upper portion and female, pistillate flowers below.
Cattail provides emergency food sources through the starchy roots, young shoots (Cassock asparagus), immature flower heads, and pollen.
Seeds should be planted ¼ inch below the soil surface with the soil kept moist but not flooded. Light is also required for successful germination. After seeds have imbibed water for 6-24 hours, seeds should be exposed to at least 10 hours of light per day for maximum germination.
Seedlings produce 2-4 small leaves then 2-6 floating leaves before producing any erect leaves. Rhizome growth begins once the plant reaches 1-1/2 feet tall. Plants should simply be cared for until desired size. To do so, maintain high soil moisture, high temperatures, and a moderate length photoperiod.
Typha angustifolia
zones 2-5
200 seeds
Typha angustifolia, commonly known as Narrow-Leaved Cattail, is a marginal, semi-aquatic, herbaceous perennial that typically grows from extensive creeping rhizomes to 3-7 feet tall, often forming, over time, dense stands of robust spreading vegetation. It is distributed throughout the temperate northern hemisphere, occurring in at least 56 countries. There is some dispute over its native distribution. In late spring and summer, the plant bears cylindrical inflorescences, up to 9 in. long, composed of tiny male, staminate flowers in the upper portion and female, pistillate flowers below.
Cattail provides emergency food sources through the starchy roots, young shoots (Cassock asparagus), immature flower heads, and pollen.
Seeds should be planted ¼ inch below the soil surface with the soil kept moist but not flooded. Light is also required for successful germination. After seeds have imbibed water for 6-24 hours, seeds should be exposed to at least 10 hours of light per day for maximum germination.
Seedlings produce 2-4 small leaves then 2-6 floating leaves before producing any erect leaves. Rhizome growth begins once the plant reaches 1-1/2 feet tall. Plants should simply be cared for until desired size. To do so, maintain high soil moisture, high temperatures, and a moderate length photoperiod.