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Typha latifolia – cat tail Typhaceace

Notes/Sites: North America, Europe, Asian. 3-10 zone. 6 to 6 feet tall and wide. June to July bloom period (females are green, males are yellow). Full sun to part shade in wet conditions.  Naturalize or rain garden. Attracts Birds. Showy fruit. Can be submerged 12 inches deep. Can be an aggressive colonizer, can out compete marginal plants. Keep in containers or tubs. Roots grow deep when established. Wetland, marshes, or swamps.

Aesthetic/Notes: I think this is an ideal for a naturalized look for any pond or rain garden. I could potentially see this in a bird sanctuary for food or protections.

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