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Cattail

Typha latifolia, Typhaceae

Zones
2a–11b
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Mulch MakerDynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect HabitatProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

HighHigh

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Narrow-Leaf CattailTypha angustifolia
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
BulrushSchoenoplectus tabernaemontani
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Water MintMentha aquatica
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Common ReedPhragmites australis

Common reed aggressively outcompetes cattails through allelopathy and dense rhizome systems

Uses

Functions

BiomassFoodWater Filtration

Edible Parts

RootsLeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Cattail grow in?

Cattail grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Cattail?

Good companions for Cattail include Narrow-Leaf Cattail, Bulrush, Water Mint.

Design guilds with Cattail and see companion relationships visually.

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