Typha latifolia “cattail”
Typhaceae Herbaceous perennial 6' x 6' , spreads vigorously, bloom june-july, full sun to part shade Plant in rain garden, detention pond, has winter structure and interest collects sediment, must dredge pond or where ever it is planted habitat for Red Wing Blackbird Easily grown in rich loams in full sun to part shade in water to 12” deep Cattails are aggressive colonizers that if left unrestrained will crowd out most other marginal plants, plant in containers or tubs to restrain spread If planted directly in the muddy shallows of ponds or pools, site plants carefully because the roots go deep and are hard to eradicate once established. Plants may self-seed. Dwark CAttail- Typha minima- so cute!!!