Product Overview
Common Cattail (Typha latifolia)
Cattails make a nice accent plant in any size pond. Large catkins appear in late July or August. A popular choice for wetlands and bog areas. Multiplies quickly by underground rhizomes. US native.
Hardiness Zone: 3-11
Planting Container: We recommend a 2 gallon solid planting container or a medium planting bag.
Light Requirements: full sun to part shade
Height: 6'-7' - Spread: Running Rhizomes
Water Depth: Moist soil or water to 12" deep (Maximum water depth is for mature bog plants) If cutting back for winter, do not cut foliage to below maximum water level
For planting instructions see our: Planting Instructions for Bog Plants Page.
