Typha angustifolia
Lesser Bulrush
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Lesser Bulrush (Typha angustifolia) - Description
Typha angustifolia L. , ( also Lesser Bulrush or Narrowleaf Cattail or Lesser Reedmace), is a perennial herbaceous plant of genus Typha. This cattail is an "obligate wetland" species that is commonly found in the northern hemisphere in brackish locations. The plant's leaves are flat, very narrow (¼"-½" wide), and 3'-6' tall when mature; 12-16 leaves arise from each vegetative shoot.
Lesser Bulrush (Typha angustifolia) - Growth
Cattails are extremely fast growers that are usually found in nature in wetlands and along the margins of freshwater ponds and lakes.
Lesser Bulrush (Typha angustifolia) - Planting
Divide Cattails in spring.
Lesser Bulrush (Typha angustifolia) - Interesting facts
Cattails are so named because of the terminal inflorescence of flowers that are closely packed together. These inflorescences look somewhat similar to a cat's tail at the tip of the stem. Cattails are great plants for water gardens. The clumps of seeds of cattails resemble goose down and can be used as stuffing clothing items and pillows. Some Native American tribes used the cattail down to line their moccasins.
Lesser Bulrush (Typha angustifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Cattails require plenty of water. They thrive in standing water or regular soils that are watered on a regular basis.
