Product Overview
Variegated Cattail (Typha latifolia 'Variegata')
Typical cattail form with long, vertical leaves, except the leaves are strongly variegated vertically with bright green and white stripes, and the leaves have a noticeable corkscrew twist. Produces catkin blooms in late summer. This showy cattail is a welcome addition to the water garden. Multiplies by underground runners. Variegated form of US native.
Variegated Cattail (Typha latifolia 'Variegata')
Hardiness Zone: 4-11
Planting Container: We recommend a 2 gallon solid planting container or a medium planting bag.
Light Requirements: full sun to part shade
Height: 5'-6' - Spread: Running Rhizomes
Water Depth: Moist soil or water to 12" deep (Maximum water depth is for mature plants). If cutting back for winter, do not cut foliage to below maximum water level as this can drown the rhizomes.
For planting instructions see our: Planting Instructions for Bog Plants Page.
